The History of Interracial Relationships

As I was skimming through a couple of scholar articles about bi-racial relationships and marriage, I noticed that research showed that bi-racial relationships have been around for about how long humans have been. It was even stated that during the slave days, the "masters" would sometimes have sexual relations with their own slaves, given, some of this was forced. There was one particular article that stood out to me the most entitled "From Miscegenation to Multiculturalism."It is stated in the article that at one time in history, 40 of the 50 states had laws refusing multicultural relationships. The experimenter's goal was to consider the dynamics that occur when individuals of different races attempt to develop intimate relations. Only the landmark Loving v. Virginia Supreme Court decision of 1967 brought an end to all such laws that were passed against miscegenation. Ever since then it is stated that the number of bi-racial couples have increased with every year. The most recent figures show that there are nearly 1 million interracial marriages and over half a million interracial children. Keep in mind that the numbers are still rapidly growing due to the younger generation's greater acceptance to such relationships.

Is Love Colorblind??

Ever since I was little I have seen various relationships involving people from different ethnicity. I, personally have never had a problem with it, but I have noticed and witnessed the effects that come from these relationships. Families are sometimes separated along with longtime friendships diminishing all because of different opinions that people share. Certain Christians state that God did not intend for us to "mix" with other races, but interestingly enough I have found that their seems to be no where in the Bible where God states this outlook. He does tell Christians not to marry an "unbeliever" in Corinthians, but no where does he say not to marry someone from a different culture or race. I am a Christian, but I am not a racist. I believe that God created us ALL equal and while I have never been in a multi-cultural relationship, I do not hold anything against those who are or have been. When God says he made EVERYONE in his image, he does not mean just white people or only African Americans...he means EVERYONE. So how can any Christian be racist? Society has formed their own negative opinion against interracial relationships and their is no doubt that people involved in interracial relations go through quite a few more challenges in their relationships than most couples. The way I see it, everyone has a special someone for them... and if you are truly in love with someone, you shouldn't worry about other peoples' feelings on the relationship, but rather embrace the love you have found and as long as your both happy, run with it!

Interracial Relationships

Through this blog, my intentions are to inform others on the issue of interracial relationships while creating an environment that others may respond to my blog with their own thoughts and opinions on the subject. Interracial relationships have been part of the human society for ages and will always be existent. By using this blog I would like to be able to answer the few questions listed below. 1) What, if any, is the causal relationship between interracial relationships and the effects it has on some families? 2) What, if any, is the causal relationship between Christianity and how it effects one's thoughts of interracial relationships? 3) What, if any is the causal relationship between kids with mixed parents and how other kids and adults treat or perceive them? 4) What, if any is the causal relationship between society and its effects on people's thoughts and views on interracial relationships?