what do you guys think of bi-racial people?

[Gerioke]

We are one species.

It would be proper to say we are all in the image of God, equal by the blood of Christ.

However, we go too far when we attempt to disavow the diversity instilled in us. When we refuse to acknowledge ethnicity or race we inherently disavow the diversity in God's creation. By ignoring this diversity we treat it as something evil...and to my knowledge God did not create anything evil.

That's a whole other topic.

[apothanein kerdos]

We are one species.

It would be proper to say we are all in the image of God, equal by the blood of Christ.

However, we go too far when we attempt to disavow the diversity instilled in us. When we refuse to acknowledge ethnicity or race we inherently disavow the diversity in God's creation. By ignoring this diversity we treat it as something evil...and to my knowledge God did not create anything evil.

That's a whole other topic.

No it's not. Belief that God created evil things is simply a heresy.

[Gerioke]

We are one species.

It would be proper to say we are all in the image of God, equal by the blood of Christ.

However, we go too far when we attempt to disavow the diversity instilled in us. When we refuse to acknowledge ethnicity or race we inherently disavow the diversity in God's creation. By ignoring this diversity we treat it as something evil...and to my knowledge God did not create anything evil.

That's a whole other topic.

No it's not. Belief that God created evil things is simply a heresy.

Well I will be he first to admit that I can't wrap my mind around the who concept, but would you be implying that evil has been around as long as God has?

Ecc 1:9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.

[apothanein kerdos]

We are one species.

It would be proper to say we are all in the image of God, equal by the blood of Christ.

However, we go too far when we attempt to disavow the diversity instilled in us. When we refuse to acknowledge ethnicity or race we inherently disavow the diversity in God's creation. By ignoring this diversity we treat it as something evil...and to my knowledge God did not create anything evil.

That's a whole other topic.

No it's not. Belief that God created evil things is simply a heresy.

Well I will be he first to admit that I can't wrap my mind around the who concept, but would you be implying that evil has been around as long as God has?

Ecc 1:9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.

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Evil isn't a force, it is the absense of good. Just as darkness (no energy) is the absense of light (energy). Therefore, evil is not a created thing, yet it isn't eternal, it is merely an absense.

Taking this back to the race issue *cough*, because races are a part of creation and not the absense of it, it is not evil to acknowledge race and even celebrate it.

[Gerioke]

I told you it was a whole other topic. I do however agree with this...

Taking this back to the race issue *cough*, because races are a part of creation and not the absense of it, it is not evil to acknowledge race and even celebrate it.

Diversity as we know it begins with Noah and his crew. From what I gather it is God ordained.

[Guest PRINCESS DESTINY]

we were all created equally by god and i have no problems with them.

[DaughterofKing]

I have another question. do you guys only care about your own race? if someone of another race was hurt or passed away, would you care so much?

[ayin jade]

DoK, I married a man of another race. For awhile I lived on the reservation. I care very much when someone of his race is hurt or dies. I care very much if someone of ANY race is hurt, lives or dies. Ive cried and rejoiced with people without caring about their color. Why should the color or ethnicity of a person affect how I feel about them? I mix with different races constantly. My hubby works with different races. Our neighbors are different races. My in laws are different races. My nieces and nephews are bi-racial. Just about the only difference Ive ever seen, is that it sometimes means we have ethnic foods to eat at their home....which I love to eat btw.

Im not giving you meaningless words when I say differences in races doesnt matter to me. I walk the walk on this. Ive been to parties and gatherings where Im the only white person around. It has never been an issue with me.

[apothanein kerdos]

I have another question. do you guys only care about your own race? if someone of another race was hurt or passed away, would you care so much?

Well absolutely, because they're still in the image of God. We're all equal, with equal rights, equal claims to salvation, etc. We are all in God's image. We are all different...even those of us considered "white" have different ethnic backgrounds that establish the difference in us. Diversity is a good thing in that it shows the creative nature of God...but we should keep in mind that we are all in His image, thus the death of a person from any race is still highly tragic.

[RGR]

Just about the only difference Ive ever seen, is that it sometimes means we have ethnic foods to eat at their home....which I love to eat btw.

This from the chat admin. who comes in with the screen name "Jade-eating," lol!!!! Everytime I come into chat Jade is eating! I think Jade will eat any food that doesn't bite her back! Oh, and just for Jade, I offer the following quote from Jed Clampett:

If you should happen to come back tomorrow, we'll be having leftovers; that's the thang about possum innards, they's just as good the second day!