So I'm glancing through People magazine waiting to check out at Wal-Mart and saw the big spread on Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's new twins. They had lots of cool pictures of all their multi-colored family. It was all really cool, I though to myself. They travel the world and do tons of humanitarian work... quite a unique sort of green, 21st C. family. With loads of moolah, of course.
Then I got to thinking about how the Church doesn't really encourage inter-racial families... I mean, I know white members who've adopted black kids and Asian kids, but I haven't known any inter-racial marriages personally since I lived in Kentucky. Then I thought about the Priesthood being given to all males back in the 70s (can't recall the year right now).
So is the whole inter-racial "taboo" idea a thing of the past now? Now that we can all get temple rec's and temple marriages equally? I mean, this goes back to the Old Testament really, marrying within your race and stuff... I beginning to think, "What's the diff, anyway?"
Thoughts?
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Even here in Idaho I can think of at least one interracial, temple-sealed marriage off the top of my head. In my mind, it's not taboo at all. But I know for a fact that certain others of older generations think differently.
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First....jen? what are those icons near your sig line????
I was baptized by a black guy who was married to a white lady. They had 2 adorable little boys. He was our home teacher and was very faithful. My family leans toward prejudice (some really, really bad experiences with black people), so I was a little apprehensive that my dad wouldn't let him in the house when he was first assigned as our HT. Black and Mormon?--I thought for sure dad would get the gun on that one (dad didn't like Mormons too much at the time). But, dad grew to really like Charles.
I heard several years later that he and his wife divorced due to the pressure they had as an interracial couple from people in their ward. Don't know how true that is, but if it is then I'm truly saddened because he was so wonderful to our family.
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Yeah, there's still a lot of inter-racial issues with a lot of people... the older generation mostly, like Jen said.
I just wondered if it's a total "non-issue" with the Church anymore... like if you go in for a temple rec/marriage interview... would they even comment on it? Probably depends on your leadership.
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I think it also may depend on the where you live. Although it's more accepted, it's still an issue in the South. I wouldn't think it as big a deal say in CA.
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Unless the black guy is Will Smith, I'm not attracted to black guys. I'm actually really grateful for that since I honestly don't know how my family would react if I were to date/marry a black guy.
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I don't think it would be a big deal in Washington state, but in Missouri, everything is a big deal when it comes to race. Though, my current bishop is trying to encourage the choir to sing some gospel music in sacrament.
Whoa, organist! That would be awesome! Get a little spirit and do some swaying and have some rhythm. Can I come and participate? I'm an alto that can sing tenor if needed........
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I dated a black guy. Almost married him. I never had any ignorant comments or looks. That I was aware of anyway. I was worried about my family but they were most welcoming and accepting.
Oh come on! I love Denzel as an actor (and I respect him as a guy--I'm impressed with some interviews I've heard). But when it comes to hunkiness, Will wins hands down for me. He has the body, the humor, and the ego to make my heart flutter.
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I dated a black guy. Almost married him. I never had any ignorant comments or looks. That I was aware of anyway. I was worried about my family but they were most welcoming and accepting.
Where was this CC? I worked with a woman who married a black guy. She said initially her family was really against it. They finally warmed up. But HIS family has never accepted her. She said, in her experience, that black families have a harder time adjusting to the white relative than white families with the black relative.
Interesting.......
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