is it racist to say you only want to date or marry people of your own faith?
912013
*** why WOULDN'T you choose someone who has the same beliefs and morals as u yourself do?  am i racist if i don't wanna date dope addicts?
435091
I would never base my decision on who my children can date based on a person's religion.  In my opinion, anyone who belongs to any religion is trying to do what is right, and should be given even a little more trust than you might give others.  I am Mormon myself, and can tell you that most of the things you hear about the church are false, or wildly misrepresented.  Why not ask someone who belongs to the church what we believe instead of people who hate us before you make your judgement.
53438
It is perfectly fine. My father is engaged to an Asian. And me, I like girls of differnt "races", sexy can come in any color (your own "race" and others).\n\nI know where I live almost all the teens/college students date people outside there "race". Where you live that might be unaceptable, but it's perfectly accepctaply for someone to date outside there "race."\n\nBesides "race" is thing man has devisied, as far as I'm concerned there is the Human race.
763783
when you find out, let me know. i live in georgia, and in a small town, where it is very much frowned upon (especially by my family. i've taken A LOT of heat from them). but, i continue to be myself and date who i want to date, because i stand by my motto that we are all just different shades of brown.
1077657
Civil marriage (i.e. the license you get when you get married) is not religious in any way, shape or form. It is in its very nature controlled by the government and government thus has the right and responsibility to define it. I don't think it should do so in a way that blatantly discriminates against a group like homosexuals, but it is most certainly within the government's prerogative to define marriage. If you find a church that agrees to, you can have a wedding ceremony to whomever or whatever you like, but only the government can decide if the government is going to recognize it.
631327
I have found that some sects in Christianity have no problem with this type of ceremony.  I know that as my husband and I got married (he's catholic and I was raised jewish) that the Catholic Church would have no problem with us getting married and would request a neutral location and that clergy from both religions be allowed to preside. I think the 2 faiths are used to crossing over in some cases.
665544
Because people go with what they are familiar with. If you were raised in a different culture, you would date and marry someone from that culture.
698129
Question back: Why would you be afraid of dating someone who is different racially? If it's anything to do with family and 'values' let me assure you that eventually, whomever you choose to marry is your own family and you'll have to cut the strings sooner or later. I've personally never dated a guy of the same racial background as I am because I find it overly boring...difference is sexy! There's always something new to learn and explore.
152893
Lets see... the KKK comes and lynches the Unca Tom for "corrupting" poor sweet Susan and they leave his body on the tree as a warning to other black men who feel the urge to marry a white woman. NO WAIT that was in like 1845. This is 2006 now it is PERFECTLY fine for people to marry who they want interracial or noninterracial!!! \n\n\nIgnore the above 777 if you meant it as a joke if it is a joke The black guy has discovered the secret to happiness... a white women. Just kidding :)
355677
To my knowledge, it isn't forbidden. Some people may not agree with it themselves, but I don't think there is anything that says it is not allowed. I even know of a couple who are inter-racially married(and have kids) that go to a local Baptist church.
1073578
It does not make sense for a Muslim to marry a Christian or for a christian to marry a Muslim unless they weren't really serious about their  religion.  I am Catholic and I feel very strongly about my ideals.  There is no way I would marry a Muslim because as it says in one of the gospels, we would be "unevenly yoked" and arguing about religion all the time.  I mean, what would we teach our kids?  Both religions?  And which one would I tell him is the truth?  Mine or his father's.  It is better to find someone who feels the same way you do on matters that are close to your heart so you can work as a team.
75879
It's a yes and a no.  \n\nNo, in the sense that people are trying their best to be less judgemental about where the person is from or its heritage.  Like in the workforce, when hiring an applicant recruiters are doing their best to hire someone because of what that person can bring to the table, not by his or her color, religion or sex.\n\nHowever, there's that YES, yes in the sense that it's still mostly evident in some of the older generations or within our own family.  Me for example, my old relatives would always push me to marry a lady from my country not from any nation.\n\nI think it depends on the situation that racism is still evident.  But, at least it's not as severe as before.  Lastlt, there's always the issue of race or racism as long as there are stereotypes amongst ourselves.
715814
Love finds itself in strange and unusual ways for many. Interracial dating is fine for me, but it depends on the relationship. Some people are against it, others aren't. It depends on the relationship.
723677
I belong to the Church of Christ.  So there really is no "religion" other than we are just Christan.  Interracial marriages are not frowned upon at all...we even have some members who's spouses are non believers..they are always welcomed if they chose to come to a function, and they are always pleasant.
526268
As for me,I am white and married my black man.  I did not associate with my family for three years, yet they called me and they just don't talk about him.  When they start talking trash I let them know, "conversation over"!  I guess, they do love me or they would have nothing to do with me.  I know they are prejudiced, but I KNOW HATE does NOT exist in heaven!  I have to control myself, also because HATE creates HATE!  I love my husband more than anyone or anything I know.  I was never really ME until I met a man who loves me and will do anything for me.  He is first a MAN, and then a BLACK man.  God loves us all.  Where does it ever say in the ten commandments, "thou shall not marry one of another race!"? Where in the new testament does is say such a thing? It DOES not!!
93873
I have no idea. I have dated other races and think there is nothing wrong with it.
994470
I don't know about all that. My husband and I are an interracial couple (the first for both sides of the family) and I told my parents about him as soon as I felt that it was serious & I was in love & going to be spending alot of time with him. (as did he) I don't know your bf or his family, but I do know that in some Muslim religions it is shameful to date outside of your religion or race & is punishable by DEATH. Maybe he is afraid to tell & if that is the case I would be too, and I wouldnt pressure him to tell. Good luck :)