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Chancie · 11-15-2010, 06:45 PM

This thread is old, so I hope it's okay to derail a bit.

I can understand why someone would choose to date someone of the same religion or the same race.

There are definitely times when I don't want to explain everything about who I am to a potential friend or date.

Here in Western Mass, being Jewish is considered a bit exotic, which wasn't true when I lived in New York City.

I believe that just as being Black in white America,

Being Jewish in Christian America is an experience that is particular to those who share the experience.

I am not saying that being Black is the same as being Jewish, but

I am saying that being Other offers challenges that others may not understand.

I am not saying that there aren't people who care to hear what it's like, and

They can put down their egos in order to understand.

I am saying that with the beauty that is the melding of culture and history comes a certain loss.

11-15-2010, 06:45 PM	#50
Chancie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: queer femme-inist Relationship Status: I'm lucky. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Western Mass Posts: 3,774 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,518 Thanked 14,540 Times in 2,744 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	This thread is old, so I hope it's okay to derail a bit. I can understand why someone would choose to date someone of the same religion or the same race. There are definitely times when I don't want to explain everything about who I am to a potential friend or date. Here in Western Mass, being Jewish is considered a bit exotic, which wasn't true when I lived in New York City. I believe that just as being Black in white America, Being Jewish in Christian America is an experience that is particular to those who share the experience. I am not saying that being Black is the same as being Jewish, but I am saying that being Other offers challenges that others may not understand. I am not saying that there aren't people who care to hear what it's like, and They can put down their egos in order to understand. I am saying that with the beauty that is the melding of culture and history comes a certain loss.