I think you should be able to date whoever you want to wether that person is white or black there's nothing wrong with that... one of my best friends is going out with somone thats black... I think it's very wrong of people to say that white people should only date white people and black people should only date black people... I don't see what the big deal is black people are just the same as white people they just have darker skin... or as my friend would say a really nice tan!!!

I am an interracial dater. I will always be one (unless if I find a decent white guy) to my mom's displeasure. My mom is definatly racist, though only behind closed doors. She can't stand that I am dating a Mexican (Luis I love you)

much luv

~*FOXY*~

I think interracial dating is great! It gives you a new view on different cultures. I'm not into interreligion dating though. I think Bushsupporter has a good point on that. But this is America, we are supposed to love one another. In the constitution it states that every man has a right to a life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We have the right to love out of our race, I do. I am caucasian and my boyfriend is japanese and white. The bad thing is that we are critized by my dad and some of our teachers! I think that is very wrong. Love is blind, I say.

oohhhhhhhh..this should have been in the other boards...the more serious ones......

I thought it was important for me to post a message. I don't think interracial dating should be an issue but it obviously is one, or there wouldn't be this board. My mom is black (West-Indian, we live in the Caribbean) and my dad is Puerto Rican. I have never seen it as being interracial, I don't know if people can understand. You kinda don't see them as being different races, u just see them as parents. Anyway, interracial dating isn't wrong. I would do it but I go to a predominately black school, so it is kinda hard. Is there anyone who has been in a lasting strong interracial relationship who is willing to share.

Since religion came up......There are many people who consider themselves athiest, what do you believe in, if anything, so I can understand. I am sure many people who are Christians questions the existance of God, I think it is also necessary. It is, because, you must not only accept but u must believe. I do, so what do u believe?

I recently started dating a person outside of my race. I see nothing wrong with it at all. In my opinion if two people feel the same way about each other thats all you need. However I do believe that the people in the relationship should be ready for criticism from friends and even family. If they can't withstand such critism they should probally avoid the relationship.

I beileive completely in interracial dating. I dont feel that there is anything wrong with it. My Brother is mixed but Im not and I have helped him through some tough situations. But that still hasnt changed my mind about mixed races dating. To me i think its a great thing. I mean whats the difference between us all anyways? I mean yeah we are different colors but whydo colors have to seperate us? Then there's the whole infereior thing. No one is infereior or superior to other races. No one owes anybody anything either. Like some blacks beleive the white people should pay them back for all those years from slavery. WTF! That was like what? Hundreds of years ago! Hello! Get over it! Be glad you're free now! Be glad that God had a better plan for you! Interracial dating to me is a beautiful thing. There aint nothing wrong with it and Im all for it. People can look down on me if they want to but Im one of thsoe people who could care less.

I'm a breed! I'm half white half black. I don't have a problem with interracial dating, but people in my city do. Although nothing is said, it's very clear that white people that go to certain schools on the wealthier side of town SHOULD NOT date Mexican, Asian, or African American people. On the other side of town, if you're Mexican-stick to a Mexican. If your a black girl, NEVER bring a white boy home. It's like that. But mostly it's more of white people dating only white people.

This is for all you racist people out there. My parents are racist. That is how their parents brought them up. If you are racist, my bet is that your parents are, too, and probably don't approve of interracial dating. But answer this question: why? Why, why, why, why??? Because they look different than you? Wow that is pretty superficial. In my opinion, everyone should have an experiance in interracial dating because it gives you a chance to learn about someone new. So, interracial dating? I'm all for it.

I dont care what color you are. If you can shoot a gun and ya love America, than you're all right with me. And if you're not all right with me, than you're dead. So everyones happy.

i am not a politically correct person or anything like that i just think that people should be free to love whoever they want without having to be subject to ridicule from society

In no way is dating out of your race wrong. It can actually mae a statement; it makes known to the world that change is accuring in the issue of racism. Being mixed is hard to deal with but you have the advantage of leaning and being in mor than one culture. You arn't catagorized in the blac group, white group, or even the latino group. Offcourse you could say that you don't belong,but that is not true. A mixed child could have a chance to chose there own identities. Anyone has a choice of where thy belong in society and one you can determine who you are.

I am mixed with black and white and I have gone to prodominantely black schools as well as prodominantely white schools. I have not had one problem with being a mixed child, and no one that I know has a problem with me being mixed or with my parents being married. People might ask me what race I am when they first meet me, but after that race doesn't matter anymore. All of the people that are in my life can look past my color and see the real me. I have black friends as well as white and I live in interracial harmony. The excuse "what about the children" just does not fly with me b/c I AM one of "the children" and I haven't let the color of my skin hinder my true self in any way, shape, or form. So if you have a problem w/ interracial dating, come up with another excuse besides "the children" b/c I am doing just fine. Or, instead of giving excuses, just admit that you are a racist who is still living in the 1960's who secretly thinks that blacks and whites should still get segregated. Hate to break it to all of you opposers of interracial dating, but times are not changeing--TIMES HAVE CHANGED.

AdOrAbLeBaBi-you are sooo right it isn't even funny...I am bi racial I haven't been living in hell yet and your right that your skin is just your skin. It doesn't matter what you look like..it all depends on the person on the inside...dating out your own race is cool...and if you can't well its ok...but just don't become parnoid that your parents won't accept because its not up to them its up to you...Nobody can do anything about it...well they might but It shouldn't stop you. Do the right thing...Interracial dating is ok.

yo i think when a black and a white person date its totally ok..i have heard so many things growing up from my friends parents that dating outside of your race is wrong and is against the bible but i dont believe that because like you no the saying age aint nothin but a number...color aint nuthin but your skin... it doesnt matter about the outside... what matters is the person and how they treat you.. and if you have a child bi racial.. no there life wont be a living hell like some people try to give you that negative information.. i have plenty of biracial friends and they fit in perfectly fine... i dont no if all this is making sence but i tried!!!
xoxo

I don't know if this would make a difference or anything, but that thought on the bible saying that you should "stay with your own kind" well, God made us all in the image of himself so we're all the same. Interracial dating isn't an issue with me and it shouldn't ever be an issue. If two people like each other they should go out regardless of how they look or what backgrounds they come from. We're all humans.

I am not prejudice at all. I just don't beleive in it. The Bible says stay with your own kind, but nobody can really understand what the Bible means. But that's how I feel on the subject.

Simple. Interracial dating is not an issue.

But I think a lot of people WANT it to be.

Especially among teenagers now, there is absolutely no issue. But, hey, I can only speak for Minnesota and not the prejudiced Southern States.

Peace.
-ICELAND

i came to this page because i thought i would be able to see other peoples views on interracial dating not on whether or not a person is christian or not!! that could be disscussed in another "poll". i would rather hear about peoples believes on interracial dating!!

Im all for it. Theres noting wrong with it!!! I think that its kinda of raciest to be aginst it. But really whats bad about it??? Since i was like 5 years old i have been taught that white and black are the same. Skin color doesnt matter. We are all the same. So whats the big deal about white and black dating?