Christian dating views

Should Christians Use Online Dating Sites?

With dating sites becoming the norm, I think we should do ourselves a favor and dig into the topic of online dating especially as we head into this month typically focused on romantic love. Before we do, I have to be honest with you. Tackling the topic of online dating is a little intimidating for me. I have several really close friends that I greatly admire who stand on opposite sides of the spectrum on this issue. Some godly friends of mine love online dating to pieces, and some godly friends are strongly opposed to it. There are also amazing Christian ministries I highly respect with competing views on the subject. The goal of this blog post is to help you think through the pros and cons of online dating and both sides of the argument. I believe that online dating would only be a distraction for me, and I never had any peace about using it personally. My life verse Prov.

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Courtship and dating are some of the least discussed topics in the church. Yet dating has caused the most havoc, destroyed countless lives, resulted in unwanted pregnancies and abortions, and even split churches apart. This has led many church youth groups to become havens for dating and premarital sex. The following are guidelines that best fit young people but many of the principles still apply to older and more mature single adults looking for a mate.

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I am no Dr Phil, but I hope this article on Christian dating will be helpful. I work predominantly with young people, meaning I regularly attempt to answer questions about relationships, dating, and courtship! Here are some of the FAQs that keep coming year after year. Let me first say this: In Genesis we learn that God has made us as relational beings. Thus to want deep relationships, and wonder about how to develop them, is not out of place.

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Christian Dating: Tackling The FAQs

Relationships are a keystone of our lives. As human beings, we are social creatures that are hard-wired for relationships. The human desire and capacity for relationships apply to all kinds of relationships. This may not be for everyone — some have voluntarily chosen to be celibate, but for those eager to form the other half of a couple, they can find this area of life to be equally daunting and perplexing. The conversation about dating is a complicated one in Christian circles.

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