I offended by interracial couples, is this okay?

I dislike seeing interracial couples. I'm a good Christian and the Bible says IR is wrong so I'm offended by these things. When I see movies like Hancock and Save the Last Dance or even Monsters Ball, I get offended then too. Why does the media show things like this when they know it offends most people of all colors? Is this okay?I offended by interracial couples, is this okay?
The Bible says nothing about interacial couples. People are people. I don't think mixing in marriage is such a bad thing. The concept of it being a bad thing actually come from an era when people that were not white were viewed as less human or less evolved. We now know that this is nonsense, but the taboos remained and take longer to disappate then just the knowledge of the facts.





Race is just our bodies' way of adapting to our environment over thousands of years. For instance, those whose ancestors come form the hottest areas of the world (in Africa) have kinkier and curlier hair that allows wind and breezes to reach the sweat on the scalp and cool the body. People who live where there is less light and more diffused light (Northern Europe), have blue and green eyes. This lack of pigment in the eye allows more light into the eyes. Brown eyes are more common to people with more sun exposure. These are just a couple of examples of how God designed our bodies to adjust to our living space over generations.





In a thousand or more years from now, most Americans will look much more alike. Our bodies will adjust to our environment and YES there will be mixed marriages.





Many people that are against mixed marriages don't have a problem with someone from the deep south and white marrying someone from NY and white. Yet, sometimes there are as many differences in culture as a black person and a white person.





Now, you are entitled to your opinion; and it is harder to change what you feel than it is to change what you know. However, I think you should investigate the Bible a little more thoroughly on this topic. There is nothing in it that says interacial couples are not allowed. Also, this is clearly a prejudice of yours ( I know that seems like a strong word to some). Everyone has prejudices of one sort or another. Try asking yourself why it really bothers you. Maybe it is just one of those things you ';didn't do'; in your own culture. How valid is this prejudice? Some cultures have some things you just ';don't do'; that really aren't that important. For instance, in some cultures of the past woman just didn't wear pants. It was a taboo. Check your beliefs in a new light and see how they stand up. I think you might be surprised at what you might find if you are just be willing to hear the alternative.I offended by interracial couples, is this okay?
Well it is ok as long as you are keeping your opinions to yourself. I don't think anyone's opinion is wrong bc it is their opinion, and I am not going to tell ppl how to think bc this is America. It only becomes wrong when you start harassing these couples verbally or physicially. The media does what they do to make headlines or to make a good movie. I, for one, thought Monster's ball was terrible and was suprised that Halle won an oscar for that piece. Plus the media tends to be very liberal. But there are ppl who don't mind those kinds of movies and enjoy them. To say that most ppl don't like those movies bc of color is a generalization based on your feelings which isn't fair.
You sound like a troll, but I will answer you anyway.





First of all, you are ignorant to the Bible, because the Bible says nothing about interracial relationships. Second, most people under 80 years old are not offend by interracial relationships. And finally, the media would not show interracial relationships if most people were offended because their sponsors would get complaints and force them to stop.





Next time, argue a subject that you can back up with sourced facts.
This is not 1958....you're so off the mark here on several levels





First, ';Most'; people are not offended as you'd like to claim...so quit projecting your own personal biases on others. Several legitimate polls by the Gallup organization have established the fact that fewer and fewer people are offended by interracial couples. Most people have learned to live and let live. Too bad you haven't learned to do that.





Secondly, NOWHERE in the Bible does it specifically say that interracial marriages are wrong! In fact, there are several instances of interracial couples in the Bible.





Read the Song of Solomon if you don't believe me.





Ruth in the Bible was a Moabite woman married to a Boaz, a Jew. When she was widowed she stayed with her Jewish MIL rather than return to her own people... which is where the term ';whither thou goest'; comes from.





King David also had a wife of a different race...Bathsheba.





King Solomon was romantically involved with the Queen of Sheba from Ethiopia...this means she was black! Because of the relationship, the relationships between their respective nations was strengthened, too. You'll find an account of the visit of the Queen of Sheba to Solomon in 1 Kings





Also in the Old Testament. Moses's wife Zipporah was dark skinned. She was a Cushite (Ethiopian), which meant she was BLACK! Miriam, Moses's sister objected to the marriage of Moses to a Cushite woman, which made her guilty of speaking Lashon hara (gossiping, or speaking negatively about someone), for which she was struck with tzaraat. After Aaron asked Moses to intercede for her, Moses uttered a five-word prayer: El nah refa nah-la — ';O Lord, make her well,'; and she recovered within seven days. (Numbers 12)





What the Bible forbade was marriages of believers and unbeliever...it was not based on racial differences. FTR there are many I/Rs who are Christians...and they aren't just in so-called ';liberal'; congregations, either.





Now re: such movies as you describe as offensive.





I wonder... are you offended by the couples themselves or more about the fact of sexuality being shared by such couples? Would you had felt the same way about the love/sex scenes had the two been of the same race? I've not seen Hancock or Save The Last Dance, but I did see Monster's Ball...and I know that this movie came under fire for its explicit sex scenes between Halle Berry and Billy Thornton. Yet, no one got ';offended'; when similiarly graphic scene were shown in movies like ';Titanic';, ';9 1/2 weeks'; or ';The Notebook.';





While those movies may tell the stories of the specific characters in the movies, they do not necessarily speak for every interracial couple on the planet, nor should those movies be interpreted as such.





Unfortunately, top selling movies aren't made yet that portray I/R's in a positive light...or even as a normal couple dealing with the same issues as other couples. There is still far too much Jerry Springer-esque sensationalism out there re: I/Rs and that to me is really offensive.
What are you talking about? The bible does not say that. Prove it! Give me a bible text, which I doubt that you will be able to do. Yeah, just turn the other cheek, the fact that people of all different races are able to have children together means that God gave people of all races that ability to make children together. So if he made it possible for us to do that, then it means that it's okay. We are all the same and the bible even says that god accepts people from all nations. We are all the same, flesh and blood, and we are all human. Turn the other cheek! I mean, if you have these feelings personally then that's okay. Everyone is entitiled to their own opinion and if that's yours, then go knock yourself out if that's what you want. No offense, but don't go around saying that the Bible says this too, because it doesn't. And also it seems as if you're talking about black/white couples. You mean all inter-racial couples right?
As the product of an interracial couple, I guess I'm wrong from birth. I think you should re-read your bible. I am a practicing Christian, and I cannot recall anything which addresses this issue. Also, I take issue with your assertion that showing interracial couples ';offends most people of all colors';. I actually think it's okay for you to get offended...to yourself. I certainly don't think you need to plunk down $10 to see Hancock if it offends you. Don't watch them. If interracial couples offend you, don't be part of their circle. Where I would have a problem is if you treated them differently in public. I'm curious, what makes your definition of interracial? Black/White? Latino/White? Latino/Asian? Black/Asian? Brazillian/Mexican? Irish/Italian? Arab/ African? Indian (from India) / Indian (Native American)? Inuit/Aztec? Pacific Islander/Asian? Jewish/White? How do you know when the difference is enough to offend you. While we're on this subject, do I get a free pass to date ';all colors'; since I'm already mixed? Or should I stick with my ';kind'; that is, other people of color, and avoid ';White'; people.
No it is very bad those offend you. I recomend therapy.





Most of us aren't offended by interracial couples. Many of us get offended by the LACK of interracial couples in the media. They show those things because it's reality. Where I live you are just as likely to see a black-black couple as a black-white couple. Skin color has as much relevance as hair color. Why would two people with different skin colors be unable to fall in love?





Where does the Bible say it is wrong? Last I checked, we're not supposed to be judgemental.
I'm a Chrstian and the Bible DOESN'T SAY ANYTHING LIKE THAT...hello???? ever heard of :


Moses and Zipporah (Jewish/black relationship)


King David and Queen of Sheba (Jewish/Black)





Also, God had to judge Mariam because she was hatin' on Moses's Black wife (Zipporah). (Mariam had prejudice due to being enslaved by the Black Egyptians) So, obviously the Bible isn't against interracial marriage, and OBVIOUSLY, the Bible isn't just for WASPS. Don't be a colorblind fool. Because ultimately, we are all the same.
You, my good sir, are an idiot! BTW, please specify the location in the bible where it says interracial relationships are wrong. And a good Christian man wouldn't discriminate now, would he! This conclusion draws me back to my first statement in reference to your idiocracy.
The bible DOES NOT say interracial dating/marriage is wrong. Im black and I prefer to date white men... no one can tell me who or who not to date, especially when its only because of skin colour. If seeing interracial couples offends you, then you have some problems which YOU need to work on.
because if you are a true Christian like you say you are you would be living in the New Testament, and not in the Old Testament when it tribes stayed with their own tribes.





also Jesus says to spread the good news to everyone, and if that even means spreading the love to someone outside say your RACE, then glory be.





but whatever it's YOUR opinion
If knowing that all different types of people in this world can find love and share it with another is distasteful to you, then I would say to look within yourself to figure out why that is.....maybe the bible was referring to the human race......


We have to remember when the bible was written and that it was written by men.....not God....look within yourself for enlightenment before you make judgement on others....leave the judgement for God..... and love the world for the diversity within it....this is why we are loved by God....


and try to remember fear and hatred are the works of the Devil....not love!
Well, your question offends me but you still have the right to post it on here. If you don't like what you see, turn your head. It's none of your business anyway. And you are wrong, it does not offend most people. It only offends the closed-minded people who have had religion thrusted down their throats. Grow up.
Whoah, somebody needs to reread their Bible. It says God is not partial........ besides, why do you even care. It's not like they walk up to you and say,';Yeah, we are in a relationship.'; I do hate it when homosexuals and people in interracial relationships show out in public just so people will look at them. Go home and do that stuff.
I never read the bible cover to cover . Can you tell me where it says that ? please .





Are you going to base your opinion on a book which is basically stories based on others perceptions and comprehensions of their own interpretations of God's word ?





I think that it really bothers you because of deep seeded hate in you. Blaming your hate on God is a sin .
First of all, I'm in an interracial relationship myself. And i think that you need to have more respect for people like us. If you are so offended...than DON'T LOOK. I don't care what you or people who think like you say, but it's not going to change my mind. Don't get mad because you cant get someone of a different race. I love my boyfriend and nothing is going to change my mind.





SO FOR ALL OF THE PEOPLE WHO ARE OFFENDED BY INTERRACIAL DATING...YOU BETTA GET USE TO IT! BECAUSE IT 'S ONLY GOING TO GROW!





I LOVE Interracial Couples!!!
In Jesus' name, the Bible says NO SUCH THING! I am sick of people using their own bigotry and saying the Bible says it's okay. The Bible says not to judge, and not to lie, I believe you have done both. Perhaps now we should all dislike you???
It does not say that anywhere in the Bible. Everyone is supposed to be equal, whether you're black, white, or asian. You're obviously not the good Christian you think you are.
I'm a Christian Catholic and I have never come across the Bible saying interracial relationships are wrong. And seeing as there's IR in my family, you offend me.





If you get PO'D when you see those movies... DON'T SEE THOSE MOVIES!!!! DER!!!!!!!!!
You are no true Christian... you shall not pass judgement. A true Christian knows that WE ARE ALL God's children.





%26lt;~~~~ uncle and father to mixed ethnicities.








AWWWWW, thumbs down to a good answer.. it's like a double thumbs up to me ;)
If you were such a good Christian, you would remember Moses married a black woman and when his family criticized him for it, God punished them with leprosy all over their bodies.
Why? They have nothing to do with you...





I think it's ok for you to make that personal choice for yourself...but as a christian, you souldn't look down on others for being different.





I hope you work to change your heart...even a lil. :)
No it's not O.K





And it's none of your business either. Focus on your own life and leave other people alone. And anyway who cares what you think? You racist.!





P.S. It is soooo obvious you're a troll.
Are you seriously call yourself a Christian?





God would never not like me to date my girlfriend becasue she is black, he is happy that i am happy and we worship him together.
The Bible says that: ';God made out of one man EVERY NATION of men';


and...


';God's will is that ALL SORTS of men come to an accurate knowledge of truth';.





God is not a bigot. It would make zero sense.
Wow I'm not religious but even I know that the bible tells you that everyone is equal and children of the same god?





Point out which section and how it is wrong.
How do you know it offends most people of all colors? Get over it. Unlike you, some people don't let a book control their lives.
You may be offended by anything and everything if you like. It's not a crime, but you are mistaken about the Bible. Perhaps you should read that scripture again.
I LOVE%26lt;3 %26lt;3 %26lt;3 %26lt;3 %26lt;3 INTERRACIAL COUPLES
Stop making the rest of us Christians look bad.


Besides, a good Christian wouldn't be offended by interracial couples.
Well, to correct you, it does not offend most people. It may offend you and thats fine. Im white and i dont like interracial relationships as well but there is nothing we can do about it. Its there choice and they have the right to choose who they want to be with. Just dont watch movies that you think will offend you. I know thats hard to predict in a movie, but just do your best. Just remember your nearly powerless in this world. Just let god take all of that off your chest.