15/07/2006
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Slavery, Racism, and Marriage
BTW, this is not to celebrate or condone the heinous sin of man-stealing (i.e, involuntary slavery apart from the due process of just law) practicised by the CSA or the other heinous sins of racism or Aryanism. While man-stealing is illegal and no longer prevalently practised, racism still is practised in the USA, and we must continue to oppose it. From racism comes the tradition of man that says we must marry within the same race whereas the only clear and primary restriction that Scripture places on marriage is that we marry within the same religion whether a Protestant Christian marrying a Protestant Christian, a Catholic marrying a Catholic, or an unbeliever marrying an unbeliever. Scripture calls that "equally yoked" in 2.Cor.6:13-15. Scripture says other things that would clarify meaning of "equally yoked" (Ruth 1:15-17, Prov. 31, Song of Solomon, Amos 3:3, Php. 2:1-2, &c.). I would submit that "equally yoked" for Chrsitainity means two believers of the same denomination or very similar orthodox denominations. A Protestant Christian marrying a Catholic Christian, a Methodist marrying a Presbyterian, and a liberal Christian marrying a conservative Christian are not compatible to Scripture. However, Scripture says nothing about having to marry within the same race or nationality except OT Israel since God's chosen people (believers per the Covenant) were not to marry those unchosen (i.e, unbelievers).
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I think you have made fantastic points here that are often overlooked. I would agree that only if the beliefs of a man and his wife are extremely similar or identical can they truly establish a relationship that is centered around the gospel and God himself. I believe that this role falls to men in their courtships in learning to lead effectively and to promote spiritual development in all ways through developing their own relationships with God and by discussing spiritual matters with the woman that God may be calling them in to marriage with. Again, thanks for sharing. Great points all.
Wow you have a really cool family history. I also despise racism, it's really a pet peeve for me.
Good, clarifing thoughts.
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The Bible makes a distinction about Israel--not like catholics, protestants or any other race or religion. There are promises to them and to the land itself. Of course I believe that each one must surrender to the Messiah. But there is a distinction of some kind made to them and the physical land, which I don't claim to completely understand, and I don't think any other christian or denomination completely understands. Just read Romans 9, 10 and 11 to start. From there the OT is filled with promises that are for their children's children's children. There is too much evidence scripturally that Israel will never be annhilated. But, like I said, I am one little christian, and don't think I know very much at all. The Day will finally reveal the truth about all that was in God;s heart.
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