Interracial/International Couples?

[Mushroom]

Salamat Po.... been a long time since I've heard (read) that! You guys are making me homesick, and I only spent some time there as a kid. Are any of you planning on retiring to the PI? That would be too cool. There are no nicer people on earth.

 

[the particular baptist]

I am Romanian living in America since '79 and my wife is a 4th generation German-American from Pittsburgh and i think its great you all think you have wonderful wives but mine is the best in the whole world not even close

 

[ww]

MY wife is from Isabela Philippines, we have been married 6 years now and have a beutifull daughter her name is Christiana. We went to the P.I. 2 years ago. Of course I like adobo, pancet, palabok, caldareta, gambing, halo-halo.. Masarap

Nice to make your acquaintance Robert! You are making me hungry!

Salamat po pare.
Walang anuman..

I'll have my wife cook up some penuk bet for you guy's

That my wife has made and eaten but I haven't tried it yet.

 

[ww]

BTW my wife tells me to tell you that her Pa is Ilokano and Ma is Visayan.

 

[ww]

I am Romanian living in America since '79 and my wife is a 4th generation German-American from Pittsburgh and i think its great you all think you have wonderful wives but mine is the best in the whole world not even close

Well she's from my hometown of Pittsburgh so I'm not going to try to dispute it. Nice to make your acquaintance.

 

[Grymir]

I'm from the country and my wife is from the city!

 

[kalawine]

I'm from the country and my wife is from the city!

LOL I am a Mississippian and I used to be married to a yankee!

 

[kalawine]

I'm from the country and my wife is from the city!

LOL I am a Mississippian and I used to be married to a yankee!

And right now I'm in the market for a Reformed Oriental woman

 

[Ivan]

I'm from the country and my wife is from the city!

Same here. There is a difference.

My wife has a Polish heritage. I have a German-Irish one.

She comes from a family of Democrats. I come from a family of Republicians.

She has a Catholic background (and was lead to Christ by a person from the Intervarsity Fellowship on our college campus). I'm a Baptist with family in the past that has Methodist, Lutheran, German Reformed backgrounds, probably a lot more. My family has been in this country a very long time.

Of course, she's female and I'm male and that has made all the difference!!

 

[ww]

I'm from the country and my wife is from the city!

LOL I am a Mississippian and I used to be married to a yankee!

And right now I'm in the market for a Reformed Oriental woman

That reminds me of a funny story. We were living in an apartment in Chandler, AZ and the young couple below us were not of even modest means and from out in rural AZ originally I think and were shacking up. The female asked my wife if she was "Oriental" and her reply was I'm not a rug.

 

[LawrenceU]

I'm from the country and my wife is from the city!

Same here. There is a difference.

My wife has a Polish heritage. I have a German-Irish one.

She comes from a family of Democrats. I come from a family of Republicians.

She has a Catholic background (and was lead to Christ by a person from the Intervarsity Fellowship on our college campus). I'm a Baptist with family in the past that has Methodist, Lutheran, German Reformed backgrounds, probably a lot more. My family has been in this country a very long time.

Of course, she's female and I'm male and that has made all the difference!!

There really is a difference. My wife is from STRONG Yankee German background. I am a dyed in the wool Southron with strong Scottish roots. Some of the innate differences in how we approach life and issues have been amazing.

When I was seeking my Grandfather's advice about proposing marriage to my wife. He asked where she was from I told him that she was born in Ohio, but had moved to Arizona at the age of ten. He looked at me and very seriously said, 'Well, at least Arizona was part of the Confederacy for a little while.'

 

[ww]

Salamat Po.... been a long time since I've heard (read) that! You guys are making me homesick, and I only spent some time there as a kid. Are any of you planning on retiring to the PI? That would be too cool. There are no nicer people on earth.

I've definitely given it a lot of thought Brad but not certain since I wouldn't be able to do so for quite some time.

 

[kalawine]

LOL I am a Mississippian and I used to be married to a yankee!

And right now I'm in the market for a Reformed Oriental woman

That reminds me of a funny story. We were living in an apartment in Chandler, AZ and the young couple below us were not of even modest means and from out in rural AZ originally I think and were shacking up. The female asked my wife if she was "Oriental" and her reply was I'm not a rug.

LOL Yep! Besides... there are only two races now, right?

 

[kalawine]

LOL I am a Mississippian and I used to be married to a yankee!

And right now I'm in the market for a Reformed Oriental woman

That reminds me of a funny story. We were living in an apartment in Chandler, AZ and the young couple below us were not of even modest means and from out in rural AZ originally I think and were shacking up. The female asked my wife if she was "Oriental" and her reply was I'm not a rug.

But I must say that I do have a "thing" for Mongols...

 

[ww]

And right now I'm in the market for a Reformed Oriental woman

That reminds me of a funny story. We were living in an apartment in Chandler, AZ and the young couple below us were not of even modest means and from out in rural AZ originally I think and were shacking up. The female asked my wife if she was "Oriental" and her reply was I'm not a rug.

LOL Yep! Besides... there are only two races now, right?

Which races are you referring to? Rich said there is only one "The Human race" I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts.

 

[Ivan]

He looked at me and very seriously said, 'Well, at least Arizona was part of the Confederacy for a little while.'

Yup! I do have a bit of a Southern heritage. My great, great grandfather was in the Confederate Army out of Arkansas. My wife and I lived in Ft. Worth for over three years. My family said I came back with an accent!

 

[ww]

And right now I'm in the market for a Reformed Oriental woman

That reminds me of a funny story. We were living in an apartment in Chandler, AZ and the young couple below us were not of even modest means and from out in rural AZ originally I think and were shacking up. The female asked my wife if she was "Oriental" and her reply was I'm not a rug.

But I must say that I do have a "thing" for Mongols...

Well may God give you the desires of your heart!

 

[kalawine]

That reminds me of a funny story. We were living in an apartment in Chandler, AZ and the young couple below us were not of even modest means and from out in rural AZ originally I think and were shacking up. The female asked my wife if she was "Oriental" and her reply was I'm not a rug.

LOL Yep! Besides... there are only two races now, right?

Which races are you referring to? Rich said there is only one "The Human race" I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts.

I believe that in the "flesh" we are one race. But in the spiritually we are two: saved and unsaved, Christ's and Adam's. I know there scripture to back it but I have been looking like crazy and I can't remember where it is. I haven't given up though. Still looking...

 

[kalawine]

That reminds me of a funny story. We were living in an apartment in Chandler, AZ and the young couple below us were not of even modest means and from out in rural AZ originally I think and were shacking up. The female asked my wife if she was "Oriental" and her reply was I'm not a rug.

But I must say that I do have a "thing" for Mongols...

Well may God give you the desires of your heart!

One of my friends is married to a Filipino and sometimes I frequent the Chinese restaurants in town. No insult meant to blacks, whites, etc., but the "Asians, Orientals" (for lack of a better word... I'll call them whatever you and your lovely wife would prefer ) are so well mannered. They're great! I think that they are beautiful women but much of what attracts me to them is that most of them (that I have met) haven't been spoiled by Americana. And every Filipino I have met (though most are [cringe] Roman Catholic) has been VERY family "oriented" (No pun intended ).

 

[ww]

But I must say that I do have a "thing" for Mongols...

Well may God give you the desires of your heart!

One of my friends is married to a Filipino and sometimes I frequent the Chinese restaurants in town. No insult meant to blacks, whites, etc., but the "Asians, Orientals" (for lack of a better word... I'll call them whatever you and your lovely wife would prefer ) are so well mannered. They're great! I think that they are beautiful women but much of what attracts me to them is that most of them (that I have met) haven't been spoiled by Americana. And every Filipino I have met (though most are [cringe] Roman Catholic) has been VERY family "oriented" (No pun intended ).

Hehehe! You are killing me now! No that's fine as my wife and I are not PC oriented (no pun intended either). The Philippines is known as "The Pearl of the Orient". She would probably prefer "Asian" but only a preference. And once again you are "spot on" with regard to the Filipino Culture. To be frank being married to my wife is one of the greatest undeserved blessings God has given me and the second would be to be married to her family (because that is how it works). Her family is Awesome. I have the utmost respect for my sister and brother in law in Austin, Tx. Godly Christian folks who are sweet as can be and have welcomed this white dude with open arms. And my mother-in-law (they dont' use these terms she is my Ma) is coming in a few months and treats me like a son which is very special since my mother has entered her heavenly rest. I couldn't have asked to be part of a better Christian family.

Will be praying for God to direct you to such a wife and family.

 

[kalawine]

Well may God give you the desires of your heart!

One of my friends is married to a Filipino and sometimes I frequent the Chinese restaurants in town. No insult meant to blacks, whites, etc., but the "Asians, Orientals" (for lack of a better word... I'll call them whatever you and your lovely wife would prefer ) are so well mannered. They're great! I think that they are beautiful women but much of what attracts me to them is that most of them (that I have met) haven't been spoiled by Americana. And every Filipino I have met (though most are [cringe] Roman Catholic) has been VERY family "oriented" (No pun intended ).

Hehehe! You are killing me now! No that's fine as my wife and I are not PC oriented (no pun intended either). The Philippines is known as "The Pearl of the Orient". She would probably prefer "Asian" but only a preference. And once again you are "spot on" with regard to the Filipino Culture. To be frank being married to my wife is one of the greatest undeserved blessings God has given me and the second would be to be married to her family (because that is how it works). Her family is Awesome. I have the utmost respect for my sister and brother in law in Austin, Tx. Godly Christian folks who are sweet as can be and have welcomed this white dude with open arms. And my mother-in-law (they dont' use these terms she is my Ma) is coming in a few months and treats me like a son which is very special since my mother has entered her heavenly rest. I couldn't have asked to be part of a better Christian family.

Will be praying for God to direct you to such a wife and family.

My brother and sister ... your prayers will be coveted. My wife left me about ten years ago. At the time I found myself rearing two young boys (5 and 3 - now 15 and 13) all by myself. I have a mother and a sister who have helped some but I determined from the beginning not to use them to rear my boys. Praise God, we have gotten far along and they now are able to do lots of things they couldn't when they were small.
For years I prayed for a woman. Then, I began to believe that the Lord wanted me to pray that I would be happy on my own. Now, as I see my boys getting older and I know they will be shoving off to college in the next few years, I have begun to pray again that the Lord will put "that" woman in my life. I'm not desperate and I've been quite comfortable for several years now on my own. I've also been too busy to worry about it much. But I also see the time "a changin.'" So, yes, I covet your prayers and appreciate every one. Because we know:

(From Genesis chapter two)

The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him."

 

[Athaleyah]

Kevin, I'm praying that God will bring a godly woman into your life.

 

[kalawine]

Kevin, I'm praying that God will bring a godly woman into your life.

Thanks! You know, I have no scripture to back this but I always feel better when I know that a woman is praying for me in this area. I covet your prayers also my dear sweet Reformed friend! I need a Christian but I really desire that she be Reformed too. (If I might be specific )

 

[kalawine]

Kevin, I'm praying that God will bring a godly woman into your life.

Thanks! You know, I have no scripture to back this but I always feel better when I know that a woman is praying for me in this area. I covet your prayers also my dear sweet Reformed friend! I need a Christian but I really desire that she be Reformed too. (If I might be specific )

Uh, maybe that didn't come out right! LOL I DO know that you're married! LOL When I reread my own post I thought, "Woa, Kev! She might think you're getting sweet on her!" I just meant I believe that women have these matters more at heart that men (generally speaking of course).

 

[Athaleyah]

I need a Christian but I really desire that she be Reformed too. (If I might be specific )

I'd want that too. I praise God that my husband went from, "I'm saved and I don't need to do anything else" to being solidly reformed not long after I did.

So a reformed woman it is.

 

[kalawine]

I need a Christian but I really desire that she be Reformed too. (If I might be specific )

I'd want that too. I praise God that my husband went from, "I'm saved and I don't need to do anything else" to being solidly reformed not long after I did.

So a reformed woman it is.

Once again, I do covet your prayers. It means a lot to me

 

[Answerman]

I'm Scotch-Irish and my wife is Korean.

I’m no expert but I have dabbled in genetics and the evidence seems to suggest that the further you are genetically speaking, the less chance that you’ll have the same negative mutations. For example: we all know that intermarriage among royal bloodlines has caused problems. Ken Ham uses the example of dog breeds, mixed breeds seem to do better than breeds that have been singled out for certain characteristics and the mutations responsible for these desired characteristics can cause problems, like respiratory problems in bull dogs. His favorite example is the poodle, one of the most fragile dog breeds. Just thought I’d share my thoughts on this aspect of this subject.

Can you provide some citations? As a dog breeder by experience goes quite the opposite. Pure bread dogs are a great deal smarter than mutts. I highly recommend a pure breed of dog. Again, this is just my experience.

In addition, the Bible is full of examples of inter-family breeding. Does the Bible teach us that there were genetic anomalies to these?

I didn't intend to throw this thread off topic, maybe we can start another thread if this expands. My comments would mostly apply to breeds that kept getting singled out and interbred for certain characteristics that may look cute but are a result of negative mutations like pugs, bulldogs and poodles. Other breeds are selected for other characteristics that are not the result of negative mutations and may very well be better in some ways to your ordinary mutt so I would not necessarily disagree with your experience. My guess would be that when breeding, it would probably be best to pick two dogs of that breed that are not as closely related for the best results.

The Biblical case for this way of thinking is the fall. Ever since the fall, the creation is under a curse that effects all aspects of creation including genetics. In general, when breeding flocks of animals, you're probably safe just to let nature run it's course and you're more than likely to not breed the animals that have some sort of defect.

 

[kalawine]

I'm Scotch-Irish and my wife is Korean.

I’m no expert but I have dabbled in genetics and the evidence seems to suggest that the further you are genetically speaking, the less chance that you’ll have the same negative mutations. For example: we all know that intermarriage among royal bloodlines has caused problems. Ken Ham uses the example of dog breeds, mixed breeds seem to do better than breeds that have been singled out for certain characteristics and the mutations responsible for these desired characteristics can cause problems, like respiratory problems in bull dogs. His favorite example is the poodle, one of the most fragile dog breeds. Just thought I’d share my thoughts on this aspect of this subject.

Can you provide some citations? As a dog breeder by experience goes quite the opposite. Pure bread dogs are a great deal smarter than mutts. I highly recommend a pure breed of dog. Again, this is just my experience.

In addition, the Bible is full of examples of inter-family breeding. Does the Bible teach us that there were genetic anomalies to these?

I didn't intend to throw this thread off topic, maybe we can start another thread if this expands. My comments would mostly apply to breeds that kept getting singled out and interbred for certain characteristics that may look cute but are a result of negative mutations like pugs, bulldogs and poodles. Other breeds are selected for other characteristics that are not the result of negative mutations and may very well be better in some ways to your ordinary mutt so I would not necessarily disagree with your experience. My guess would be that when breeding, it would probably be best to pick two dogs of that breed that are not as closely related for the best results.

The Biblical case for this way of thinking is the fall. Ever since the fall, the creation is under a curse that effects all aspects of creation including genetics. In general, when breeding flocks of animals, you're probably safe just to let nature run it's course and you're more than likely to not breed the animals that have some sort of defect.

I would like to see you start that thread. I own a Care-Tzu Care-Tzu, Care-Tzus, Cairn Shih-Tzu Hybrid.

Chewie... http://www.thruhiseyes.com/100_0480_00.jpeg

 

[AVT]

I'm Scotch-Irish and my wife is Korean.

I’m no expert but I have dabbled in genetics and the evidence seems to suggest that the further you are genetically speaking, the less chance that you’ll have the same negative mutations. For example: we all know that intermarriage among royal bloodlines has caused problems. Ken Ham uses the example of dog breeds, mixed breeds seem to do better than breeds that have been singled out for certain characteristics and the mutations responsible for these desired characteristics can cause problems, like respiratory problems in bull dogs. His favorite example is the poodle, one of the most fragile dog breeds. Just thought I’d share my thoughts on this aspect of this subject.

Sounds like it is based on statistics but I thought we all came from Noah!

 

[rescuedbyLove]

Kevin, I'm praying that God will bring a godly woman into your life.

Thanks! You know, I have no scripture to back this but I always feel better when I know that a woman is praying for me in this area. I covet your prayers also my dear sweet Reformed friend! I need a Christian but I really desire that she be Reformed too. (If I might be specific )

Uh, maybe that didn't come out right! LOL I DO know that you're married! LOL When I reread my own post I thought, "Woa, Kev! She might think you're getting sweet on her!" I just meant I believe that women have these matters more at heart that men (generally speaking of course).

hahaha hehehe!
I'll be praying for you, too, Kevin.