I will date any guy no matter their race! They are just as nice as any other guy. I don't really see the problem that people have with the interacial dating thing, it's really got me buggin!
kel

I have one issue, though: what about two people who were raised with quite different views of the world? Can that work out? (I dedicated an entire topic to this... see "I could use some advice.")

i think that interracial is perfectly fine...if you love a person who isnt the same race or religion as you i do not think it matters. my mom is Jewish and my dad is Christian, and they are still happily married...i chose to be Jewish and i hope that people such as Bushsupporter stop using the excuse that the children will be torn between the two worlds...because i am living proof that that is not true. Not every child whos parents are 2 different religions are confused with their beliefs..just like not every child who was born one religion is positive with what they believe. If you truly love someone then nothing should keep you apart, and hopefully something such as race or religion wont...we are still all humans

i am sorry, but just because you were or are attracted to a black does not make you honorable. Skin color and race is the physical aspect of interracial marriage. I think bushsupporter answered the real question with the response "i wouldn't marry a jew". culture shock is the real obstacle. a black/white marriage isn't so impressive now. both were raised in america. family life ideals can be relatively similar. it's when you're coming from two different world views that questions about how to run a home can be truly testing on a relationship. if you can take outside heat about skin issues, that's one matter. but most people cannot boast that they could take heat from in the relationship.

Hey I am white and I happen to be very attracted to black men. My thing is "If you look good you look good". Frankly race is not the priority to me. I don't know why it would be to anyone. null

I am fine with interracial relationships. Skin color is not a big deal, we are all still human and it's no one's business if someone is in an interracial relationship. People have the right to decide who they want to be with and it's stupid to base relationship decisons on what skin color poential mates have or what religion they are. You could miss out on something great.

I, personally, think that it is fine. I am color blind, I don't see a difference in race. My family are different, but I think that if I decided to marry someone of a different race they could either accept it or they don't love me. I also think that everyone has their own personal opinion so I am not going to say whether one in particular is wrong or right, it is whatever you decide to do. My friends are totally cool with the idea, we go to a white school, there is one african american and about 15 hispanics out of 350 people. I live in a very small town where racism is common, I grew up in this town, but I don't believe in any of it. I think that if you are in love with someone it shouldn't matter what color they are, apparently we all have the same father anyways. Everyone is different and everyone gets made fun of regardless of whether they are mixed races. I am white and I have been made fun of before plenty of times. If you teach your child about love and forgiveness then they shouldn't have a problem being a mixed race. But some people feel differently and if you are against it I don't think that you should shun other people who aren't. Everyone is different and everyone has their own opinion, so it is disresepctful to act as if their opinion doesn't matter.

Like many of the other people that responded to this poll, I believe that race or culture or religion should have NO effect on who people date/marry....if someone likes someone else, most of the time it's because they like the PERSON not the color of their skin. I lived in an equally black and white community and everyone got along just fine (except for maybe 2 people). My best guy friend who I almost dated before I moved was the nicest guy I have ever met in my life (he's black, i'm puerto rican/white). None of my friends or his friends ever had a problem with it and nobody ever came up to us saying they disagreed. Even when I moved four states away, the situation was the same and I don't hear people disagreeing with interracial relationships. Times have changed...it's not like it was 40 years ago. As for the children, I know lots of biracial people and they don't get teased or whatever by anyone. So the real concern isn't how the child will grow up (they'll do just fine), but rather being able to accept it yourself. Making society better starts with the us teenagers now and this is one thing that we must all embrace and take in. :

I am so sick of people being so judgemental I mean h-e-l-l-o earth to u racist people out there GOD CREATED ALL PEOPLE EQUAL!! And no child is going to be disgraced about their family (well inless they r..lets not hate..)after all they were brought into the world and have no choice. I'm white and I'v dated a variety of guys and never faced andything until last year because my ex is black and im white his friend who is black thought it was wrong and kept telling me how i am trash and that im just going to set him in a trap i was furious love really is blind and i just wish every one could get that through there thick heads i mean i know everyone has a right to their own opinion but keep it to urselves when the girl would say all that it tore me to pieces i was devastated and ive seen why people be crude to black and all other races it really makes me furious i mean why cant we just all have peace? will this world EVER have peace????

i think that everyone should marry whoever they darn well please. if someone disagrees with interracial dating or marriage or whatever and i was of a different race than them then i dont think i'd want to marry them anyways. why would u want to spend you're life with someone who is against your race. so everyone just needs to decide for themselves just like everything else

Hey you people forgot one major thing! 40 years ago it would be unthinkable to date or marry outside your race, now it's no big deal. And wondering what it would do to the kids, that shouldn't be an issue unless you are racist, because it wouldn't matter.

I had to admit I laughed a little when I saw that this was the featured topic. Why? Cause I'm dealing with the subject right now. Over the summer @ camp, I met a guy (he's black, I'm white). At the time, I had a crush on a guy in my class who enjoyed tormenting me (I liked him cause we had a lot in common). We (the guy from over the summer & me) got along really well. He made me laugh, told me stupid things about himself, & we got along well. I had also made friends with a black girl who I hung out with everyday. When I'd tell my parents about me & her doing something together, they'd ask me about it. But when I'd mention something funny he did, they'd move to a new subject. I was confused. At the end of the camp semester, I felt really bad that I'd never see him again, so I gave him my phone # & told him to call me. It was 2 hours after camp had ended. I was snoozing on the couch, when I heard the doorbell ring. It was him! He had come to see if I was done unpacking & wanted to chat. Every day, he'd call just to see what was up. I'd begin blushing & my heart would go fluttering when I'd hear his voice. Then, one day, I had went with my friends to a local festival. When I came home, I opened the door & didn't hear the usual "Hey Sara" my parents would say. I walked into the living room where my father looked at me sternly. My friend had called. My dad answered. He started flipping out on me & how I shouldn't be hanging out with him. The next day, he showed up at my house again. I was chatting with him, when my mom poke her head out the door & told him I wasn't allowed to see him again. He said "Oh." waved bye to me & walked off. I began crying inside. A few weeks later, I was in the local grocery store when I heard a voice whisper my name. It was him. I smiled & waved. Then, I saw my dad walk over to me. He started his big lecture again. It was 5 months later that I saw him again. Christmas eve. I was with my dad again. I knew I'd cry if my dad gave me another lecture, so I didn't say anything. Then, yesterday, I saw him walking down the street. I thought to myself during school today "I'm going to be 14. I have to make some difference in my life." So, my friend & I are planning on inviting him to my school's dance so I can see him again. I hope it will work because this is the only guy I ever knew who liked me for me.

I think that it is great when people of different backgrounds date. I really don't see it as an issue as long as you can respect the other persons values. I think that dating is great way to experiance new things and what better way then to have some one with different values. Dating is meant to be about learning and if you are only dating one kind of person, you are almost defeating the purpose. I love to see mixed value couples and those relationships are ones you can walk away from with wonderful memories. As for having children of mixed religions, races etc., I think it is good for the child because it teaches them tolerance on a new level. They learn that not
everyone is the same nor should they be. I think that all around, the experience is great for all involved.

I think that the concept that you should "stick to your kind" is so old-fashioned and outdated, especially in a society where people of all races, ethnicities, and religions mingle every day. Race is especially a stupid reason for two people not to date or marry, since race is not a consistant thing. Hundreds of years ago, before the Spanish conquered the New World and intermingled with the native populations, there were no such things as "Hispanics". Before slaves were brought to America, there were no such things as "African-Americans". And thousands of years ago, many of the "races" we recognize today didn't exist! Since we humans appeared on the earth, we have interbred with each other to create new cultures and ethnicities. We're not separate species here!!
Religious differences in families can cause conflict, but usually only if both parents are very devout (and stubborn) observers of their religion. My uncle, who's Catholic, married my aunt, who's Jewish. They've raised their children as Jewish, but neither my aunt nor my uncle is very strict and devout when it comes to their religion. I can't even remember the last time my uncle attended mass!
Personally, I'd have no trouble dating people of other races or religions. Most of the boys I've had crushes on were Asian, some were Hispanic, and some were white Protestants. As far as I know, I've never had an attraction to a guy who was both Catholic and white, like me.
And don't be concerned about the children of an interracial couple. Kids who tease them are the ones who need to have their priorities straightened out!

Jill

I'm White. I do not claim white power or none of that crap. I like a mexican girl and I care a lot about her. Her sister and her parents hate me because I'm white, but I wouldn't hesitate to marry her if I knew she would accept me. Skin does not matter.

DrakaiPrince

I think that since God created us all equal, it should'nt matter what color the person is you date or marry. I believe that God created us all [we are all from the same race], and that color should never determine wether you should date someone or not.

I think it's cool. In fact my best girl-friend who is white went steady with my other best guy-friend who is black for the longest time. I knew people who gave them trouble and I felt so bad for them. It's sad that other people can't get over it. Because I mean...his friends , a lot who are black , were always making fun of him and her when he cares so much for her. And of course her friends , who are white, were always giving them trouble too. People need to grow up and look beyond someones skin.

I AM NOT RACIST, however I do think that raising a child in different cultures is not good. I would not marry and have children with a Jew. I am Christian and I want to bring my children up Christian. I cannot deny my wife the ability to raise her children Jewish though. So, how is this problem solved: don't have children with someone that is not the same religion as you. I will not bring up my children to think and feel the way that they want to. I want my children to believe the truth and to do what's right in life. Children need direction, they cannot just start life on thier own and find the things that they believe, they must have someone to be there and guide them down the right path. That is a parents job and if there is disagreement between parents then the child will not go down the right path, he will always be torn between both. This is not healthy.

"Freedom is not Free"-Korean War Memorial, Washington DC

I guess thats what I meant: keep those children together. And when you guys put it that way i guess i see your point.

I have nothing aganist interracial dating. I am all for it. If I met a guy who I wanted to go out with I would. Race, religion, culture, it doesn't really matter as long as he is a good guy. Isn't the whole point to learn and share with other people, otherwise we would all think only within our own surroundings and boundries and not experience other point of views. I truely think that race religion any other little differences you find shouldn't matter. Also If people think that things like religion and race will prevent you from raising a child, I disagree. Shouldn't you raise your child to respect and love and let them find their own way, let them find their own beliefs. As to what your childrens friends will think, well when did people start caring what anyone else thought!