Friday, January 25, 2008

Girl Talk: It Ain't For Everyone



Well, it's not for everyone, but African American women are more open to dating outside their race than ever before. Though you may be married to a brother, don't be surprised if your sister, daughter, or best friend brings home a really light guy. Yes, the white guys are actively seeking African-American women and asking them to dinner. Moreover, African American women are saying, "Sure." They find us attractive and sensual. Believe it or not, their mothers are even becoming open to the idea.

Here's a little clip of some conversation on the topic. CLIP

By the way, if you are single or were single, how open to dating interracially would you be? What will you tell you daughters about dating outside their race?

Here is a book that sheds some light from a Biblical perspective on the subject.

Just Don't Marry One

interracial dating, marriage, and parenting
Interracial Christian couples challenge their families and churches to rethink previously held concepts about race relations in America. While God has joined together an increasing number of interracial marriages, fear of race mixing has driven many Christian families and churches apart. This social and spiritual distance creates a void filled with mistrust and unbiblical stereotypes about interracial marriage and multiracial children.


This groundbreaking work weaves together the personal and professional perspectives of racially diverse Christian leaders as they confront this emotionally charged issue. This pioneering multidisciplinary Christian handbook serves a twofold purpose: (1) to affirm healthy interracial dating, mating, and parenting for family members, and (2) to create a reference textbook to equip professionals with biblical insights and practical tools for ministering to multiracial families.


Written from a biblical perspective by authors of various racial identities and multiracial backgrounds, Just Don't Marry One aims to help both seekers and leaders understand the unique dynamics surrounding multiracial families. Each chapter includes a set of challenging questions that can be used both for personal reflection and as a springboard for small-group discussion. If you are a pastor, professor, student, or counselor, or if you are yourself involved in an interracial relationship or family, Just Don't Marry One will open your eyes and serve as a compass as you navigate the uncharted waters surrounding multiracial families.

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