Why are some parts of our society hung up on interracial dating & marriage?

[FuzzyCottonsocks]

Probably because it goes against ALL the laws of nature. Proof is in nature itself-----Have you ever seen a blue bird mating with a cardinal ( red bird)?? NO ( They are both birds)......Have you ever seen a tiger mating with a lion?? NO (They are both BIG cats)......Have you ever seen a wolf mating with a Collie??NO (They are both dogs)

*Sigh* I weep for humanity. Tigers and lions have mated, as have dogs and wolves....  People like you make me want to run through the streets screaming and setting things on fire.  

Yeah, tend to agree, but I don't think I would start any fires - not worth the prison time over pure ignorance from anyone. I still don't know if the poster quoted was actually serious or just making a (very) bad joke, but I hope it's the latter of the two.....

Chill jordan.  I was being in extreme in expressing my frustration, but it's not something I would actually do.  It annoys me to pieces though that people still think this way.

[jordandog]

Whoa, I pretty much figured you were just being extreme and didn't think you would actually start any fires. Chill?

[FuzzyCottonsocks]

Whoa, I pretty much figured you were just being extreme and didn't think you would actually start any fires. Chill?

LOL  Not sure what with some of the misunderstandings that have happened in this place. Sowwy. 

[jordandog]

No problem here, just surprised me for a sec because I don't think you and I have ever had a heated disagreement on anything, but I could be wrong - who knows these days on FC?

[FuzzyCottonsocks]

No problem here, just surprised me for a sec because I don't think you and I have ever had a heated disagreement on anything, but I could be wrong - who knows these days on FC?

Nah, I was just clarifying in case.  You got my Cthulhu joke so I was surprised as well.  May the tentacled one bless you with many fishes.   

[jordandog]

May the tentacled one bless you with many fishes.

[Annella]

Marrying outside another race is not forbidden, but you'll have cultural differences, and you should be aware that your children will have to carry on the fusion of both.

Hmm, as will an American marrying someone raised in France. That is just one example, but it can pretty much apply across the board as far as culture, language, customs, holidays, and children will have to carry on that fusion as well don't you think? I have quite a few 'couples' friends who are of different countries and I know this applies to them and their children.  

Interracial offspring are commonly beautiful in appearance, and highly intelligent.

That comes across as very condescending. It sounds like a PSA from the 1960's - "Do Not Fear The White and Negro Relationship"....

Condescending?   It was a compliment, and an observation...nothing more!   I see you didn't quote all my post. Like the part......I know many Interracial families that are happy and stable?  

I don't recall breaking out any Interracial couple like black/white.  Those are your words.

When I used the word "fusion", I meant it as culture, language, religion, etc.  These points are discussed in pre-marital counseling.  Every couple that gets married (in our church) goes through pre marital counseling, Interracial or not.

[ppv2]

I have no idea.  It's no big deal.  I think its sad that society even cares.

[madeara]

The fact that it is 2010 and we are so hung up on interracial relationships just shows how far we still have to go.

[502mania]

why is race even still believed?

[jordandog]

Marrying outside another race is not forbidden, but you'll have cultural differences, and you should be aware that your children will have to carry on the fusion of both.

Hmm, as will an American marrying someone raised in France. That is just one example, but it can pretty much apply across the board as far as culture, language, customs, holidays, and children will have to carry on that fusion as well don't you think? I have quite a few 'couples' friends who are of different countries and I know this applies to them and their children.  

Interracial offspring are commonly beautiful in appearance, and highly intelligent.

That comes across as very condescending. It sounds like a PSA from the 1960's - "Do Not Fear The White and Negro Relationship"....

Condescending?   It was a compliment, and an observation...nothing more!   I see you didn't quote all my post. Like the part......I know may Interracial families that are happy and stable?  

I don't recall breaking out any Interracial couple like black/white.  Those are your words.

When I used the word "fusion", I meant it as culture, language, religion, etc.  These points are discussed in pre-marital counseling.  Every couple that gets married (in our church) goes through pre marital counseling, Interracial or not.

Annella,
Please don't make this more than what it is. Since when do I, or anyone, have to refer to all parts of a post? Asking since you felt the need to go back and add more. I agreed with the 'fusion', I mentioned language, culture also and asked a question about it being the same in your opinion ie "don't you think?" I did not say 'religion' but customs and holidays can fall under that in part. The part I said I felt was condescending was purely my opinion, the last time I checked I was allowed to have one, and I am not going to recant what I said. If you haven't noticed, this entire thread is geared at black/white relationships, so yes I said what I did, but it wasn't off kilter in this thread and I did NOT say YOU broke out black/white.

[Annella]

Marrying outside another race is not forbidden, but you'll have cultural differences, and you should be aware that your children will have to carry on the fusion of both.

Hmm, as will an American marrying someone raised in France. That is just one example, but it can pretty much apply across the board as far as culture, language, customs, holidays, and children will have to carry on that fusion as well don't you think? I have quite a few 'couples' friends who are of different countries and I know this applies to them and their children.  

Interracial offspring are commonly beautiful in appearance, and highly intelligent.

That comes across as very condescending. It sounds like a PSA from the 1960's - "Do Not Fear The White and Negro Relationship"....

Condescending?   It was a compliment, and an observation...nothing more!   I see you didn't quote all my post. Like the part......I know may Interracial families that are happy and stable?  

I don't recall breaking out any Interracial couple like black/white.  Those are your words.

When I used the word "fusion", I meant it as culture, language, religion, etc.  These points are discussed in pre-marital counseling.  Every couple that gets married (in our church) goes through pre marital counseling, Interracial or not.

Annella,
Please don't make this more than what it is. Since when do I, or anyone, have to refer to all parts of a post? Asking since you felt the need to go back and add more. I agreed with the 'fusion', I mentioned language, culture also and asked a question about it being the same in your opinion ie "don't you think?" I did not say 'religion' but customs and holidays can fall under that in part. The part I said I felt was condescending was purely my opinion, the last time I checked I was allowed to have one, and I am not going to recant what I said. If you haven't noticed, this entire thread is geared at black/white relationships, so yes I said what I did, but it wasn't off kilter in this thread and I did NOT say YOU broke out black/white.

Yes, purely your opinion................