Barb, I'm not excluding anyone because of an attraction to certain types of women...I'm attracted to lots of people. The church I went to when I was dating SDA Lady was not Filipino and it was not her church. It was also a very ethnically diverse church but also very large. She came with me when she was able and sometimes we went to the Filipino church because that's where she went...mostly she went nowhere. The SDA church I attend now is very ethnically diverse...which is one reasons I chose it and small, the other reason I chose it. There are only a few Filipinos there. We are very small but have a very diverse group. Yes, I learned about Adventist theology when I was dating SDA Lady and it fascinated me. She used to tell people I was a better Adventist than she was. I follow it now because I believe it. It speaks to me and makes theological sense whereas the theology of other denominations doesn't. I do not believe in a hell where people suffer for eternity, I believe Sabbath is Saturday...it is one of the Ten Commandments, I do not believe that when we die we go directly to heaven or hell. I believe in the Adventist health message which includes a strong promotion of vegetarianism, I believe Ellen G White was a prophet...I could go on but you get the idea. And yes, there are differences in cultures that can be an issue in relationships but it can also be something that is exciting for both partners. As I said, I'm in no hurry and am open...just not liking how the game is played these days lol.
