Is being attracted to the same ethnic-type, constantly, a sign of idolatry?

timewerx · Jul 21, 2019

When I was younger, my ethnic preferences are different than now.

People change. My ethnic preferences right now are Asian, African, Semitic (Jew or Arab), and Latino.

Because I'm most related in appearance to those Ethnic groups. It's scientifically proven you are probably most attracted physically to people you look most alike with. And would probably be also true with regards to personality. This is true with me.

It doesn't mean I'm not physically attracted to white Caucasians. I am too if I find they believe in the same things I do.

blackribbon · Jul 21, 2019

The real problem is idolizing people or relationships. We are attracted to who we are attracted to physically. It only becomes an issue if you won't date someone who is a potential partner because they don't have a particular "look". You seem to believe that relationship solves a lot of problems. But as a Christian, it can also cause a lot problems if you do find that "special" person and you aren't in a place in your life where you are ready to get married....especially after you opened God's wedding present early with a girlfriend instead of a bride and you know what you are missing out on.

ImAllLikeOkWaitWat · Jul 21, 2019

I think the problem is in doing this you'll end up always looking up to someone and this is especially a problem for a man if he's constantly looking up to his girl instead of it at least being equal. I've seen it happen numerous times where a black guy is with a white woman and is constantly looking at her like he won the jackpot and i think this is a serious problem for both parties. Regardless though whatever you like is what you like and if the preference you desire isn't interested it may be time to reconsider your interests.

Radagast · Jul 21, 2019

J Daniel said:
Sure you like what you like but is it not a sickness and pure idolatry that needs to be erased right away?

Idolatry is when we put something ahead of God.

Having a personal aesthetic preference for, say, redheads, is not idolatry.

If it causes me to walk past a godly blonde who would make the perfect wife, that's foolish, but it's still not idolatry.

blackribbon · Jul 21, 2019

Radagast said:
Idolatry is when we put something ahead of God.

Having a personal aesthetic preference for, say, redheads, is not idolatry.

If it causes me to walk past a godly blonde who would make the perfect wife, that's foolish, but it's still not idolatry.

It is idolatry if you spend all you time thinking about and looking for a "redhead" can be a form of idolatry though

J Daniel · Jul 22, 2019

blackribbon said:
The real problem is idolizing people or relationships. We are attracted to who we are attracted to physically. It only becomes an issue if you won't date someone who is a potential partner because they don't have a particular "look". You seem to believe that relationship solves a lot of problems. But as a Christian, it can also cause a lot problems if you do find that "special" person and you aren't in a place in your life where you are ready to get married....especially after you opened God's wedding present early with a girlfriend instead of a bride and you know what you are missing out on.

i am wretched wreck bottomline

J Daniel · Jul 22, 2019

blackribbon said:
It is idolatry if you spend all you time thinking about and looking for a "redhead" can be a form of idolatry though

is thinking about myself all day idolatry?

J Daniel · Jul 22, 2019

timewerx said:
When I was younger, my ethnic preferences are different than now.

People change. My ethnic preferences right now are Asian, African, Semitic (Jew or Arab), and Latino.

Because I'm most related in appearance to those Ethnic groups. It's scientifically proven you are probably most attracted physically to people you look most alike with. And would probably be also true with regards to personality. This is true with me.

It doesn't mean I'm not physically attracted to white Caucasians. I am too if I find they believe in the same things I do.

don't care bout life

Lost4words · Jul 22, 2019

I always go for my own breed.

.Mikha'el. · Jul 22, 2019

J Daniel said:
I don't know about that. When there is a consistent pattern................problem.

When there's a consistent pattern, it just means you have a preference, and there's not a darn thing wrong with that.

Radagast · Jul 22, 2019

J Daniel said:
is thinking about myself all day idolatry?

That would be a big yes.

J Daniel · Jul 22, 2019

Lost4words said:
I always go for my own breed.

Well I'm for no breed now. I'm sick in the brain and in the spirit

J Daniel · Jul 22, 2019

Radagast said:
That would be a big yes.

Lol can't think of women, can't put myself first to think about. Only ONLY God. Put it ALL on God don't worry J Daniel.......

J Daniel · Jul 22, 2019

.Mikha'el. said:
When there's a consistent pattern, it just means you have a preference, and there's not a darn thing wrong with that.

Easy 4 u 2 say

Radagast · Jul 22, 2019

J Daniel said:
Lol can't think of women, can't put myself first to think about. Only ONLY God.

You should also be thinking about:
1. other people, with a view to helping them (Matthew 25:35-40)
2. doing your job well, or getting a job if you don't have one (Ephesians 4:28, Ephesians 6:5-8)

J Daniel · Jul 22, 2019

1. I'm trying

2. I have a job. I'm not some unemployed dude online. I'm just going through crap mind.

3. Only God can jump in to save me

Radagast said:
You should also be thinking about:
1. other people, with a view to helping them (Matthew 25:35-40)
2. doing your job well, or getting a job if you don't have one (Ephesians 4:28, Ephesians 6:5-8)

Radagast · Jul 22, 2019

J Daniel said:
I'm not some unemployed dude online.

Didn't say you were.

J Daniel said:
Only God can jump in to save me

True, that.

J Daniel · Jul 22, 2019

Radagast said:
Didn't say you were.

True, that.

Good

Lost4words · Jul 22, 2019

Offer up to God all your issues my friend. Ask Him to replace any problems with His grace.

God bless you

Lost4words · Jul 22, 2019

J Daniel said:
Well I'm for no breed now. I'm sick in the brain and in the spirit

(I was on about dogs! Lol)

No, you just confused.

You know, the closer you get to God, the more the devil will try to pull you away from him. He will try anything and everything. Its not an easy road to follow Jesus.

Jusr remember that as you carry your cross/s, Jesus is carrying you!

God bless you

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