Der Wachtturm vom 15. Juli 1960 sagte, Gottes Wort verbiete die Ehe zwischen den Rassen nicht, und „no one should criticize“ ein Paar, das über die Rassengrenzen hinweg heirate; zugleich riet er, solche Paare hätten wahrscheinlich mehr „tribulation“ zu erwarten, ihre Möglichkeiten zu predigen könnten eingeschränkt sein, und dort, wo Gesetze gegen Rassenmischehen galten, müssten sie in ein Rechtsgebiet ziehen („would have to move“), in dem die Ehe zulässig war.

The Watchtower, “Questions From Readers”

15. Juli 1960 · pp.447-448 · Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society

“God’s Word does not forbid marriage between the races. On the contrary, it shows that all races are related in that they all came from one man originally. … It is quite likely that those who marry across racial lines will have more of this tribulation than will others. … Then again, the law in certain lands and states forbids interracial marriage. Since Christians must recognize Caesar’s right to regulate marriage, Christians residing in such states or lands and contemplating interracial marriage would have to move to a land or state where such marriages are legal, and it would be inadvisable for them to return to their own land or state or to go to any others having such laws.”

The reader’s question is "Is it wrong for a white person and a colored one to marry if they truly love each other?" The answer says no, then lists practical cautions: added tribulation, restricted preaching opportunities, obstacles for any children, and "the law in certain lands and states" that then forbade such marriages. It closes: "If two persons of different races decide to take such a step, no one should criticize them."

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