Dating Christian Style?

[redblue22]

What is the difference between Christian dating and non-Christian dating?

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[Nanopants]

I don't think there is a clearly defined difference, except that there is *supposed to be* a reason for Christians to date other Christians.

It all depends, but from my perspective, partnering up with a non-Christian runs the risk of potential separation because of differences in faith, or being pulled away from the faith to remain with that person. Then obviously some will convert to the faith, but obviously missionary dating isn't going to make that happen. On the other hand, dating Christians could lead to the same risks since there are some who profess faith but either who fall away, fall from grace, and/or are false believers. So I'd say "Christian" isn't exactly a fool proof label to let you know who is safe or who you should date, but still I think it's just natural for Christians to want to be with someone who shares their deepest convictions and what not, and to think that would help determine the best match possible.

 

[MehGuy]

Christian dating is clean..

Non-Christian dating is dirty and disgusting..

 

[graciesings]

^Christian dating is pretends to be clean.

Non-Christians tend to admit they're doing disgusting stuff.

 

[PinkSweetart]

^Christian dating is pretends to be clean.

Non-Christians tend to admit they're doing disgusting stuff.

I really like this!


But yeah, I really don't think there is a difference because no two people are alike. Even more so when it comes to relationships. I mean you have the stereotypes for both types, but that doesn't prove anything.

 

[Messy]

^Christian dating is pretends to be clean.

Non-Christians tend to admit they're doing disgusting stuff.

Yep, that's because dating isn't christian.
Biblical is: ask God, ask permission to the father, marry and then get to know each other and meeting with others around, LOL with a veil.

 

[Gnarwhal]

Christian dating is clean..

Non-Christian dating is dirty and disgusting..

Thanks for the laugh amigo.

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[dmpeace]

Yep, that's because dating isn't christian.
Biblical is: ask God, ask permission to the father, marry and then get to know each other and meeting with others around, LOL with a veil.

True that, sanctify the Lord in your heart for dating = big difference.

 

[Mariya116]

What is the difference between Christian dating and non-Christian dating?

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Christians would go to each other's church and coffee hour as a date?

 

[Gnarwhal]

^Christian dating is pretends to be clean.

Non-Christians tend to admit they're doing disgusting stuff.

Pretty much. From my experience growing up in the church, half the people do stuff the church wouldn't condone, the other half lie about it.

 

[SnowyMacie]

^Christian dating is pretends to be clean.

Non-Christians tend to admit they're doing disgusting stuff.

Haha. It's funny cause it's true.

 

[CCHIPSS]

Ideal Christian Dating is:

God is my #1. My date is a wonderful gift from God.

If she doesn't believe in God, she is still a daughter of God that I must honour. If she believes in God, she is my sister in Christ that I must love. So I will love and honour her even if the dating doesn't work out.

And I don't want to take anything from her or take advantage of anything. I absolutely refuse to be her future regret no matter what. I pray that God will make me a blessing for her, a light in the darkness, from the beginning to the end.

 

[SummerGirl]

^Christian dating is pretends to be clean.

Non-Christians tend to admit they're doing disgusting stuff.

I get what's trying to be said here... but I don't think that clean and disgusting are the right words. I've never really felt that pure or impure is correct either. Unless you're into some really strange things, physical intimacy is something wonderful and special. We're supposed to look at it as a connection so deep that it's meant to be shared with one other. That to me is something beautiful.

There are a lot of Christians that don't wait for that one person, and there are many that do, or at least give it their best effort. This is not an easy thing to do. There are also non-Christians that also wait because they see that connection as something special and beautiful as well. I've known a few.

I agree with those that say you can't generalize Christian and Non-Christian dating. It's different for each person because each of us is unique and we each see it our own way.

 

[SummerGirl]

Yep, that's because dating isn't christian.
Biblical is: ask God, ask permission to the father, marry and then get to know each other and meeting with others around, LOL with a veil.

That's how things were done back in Biblical times. Nowhere in the Bible does it actually say this is how God intended for it to be done. Just saying.

 

[Daughter of Ararat]

Yep, that's because dating isn't christian.
Biblical is: ask God, ask permission to the father, marry and then get to know each other and meeting with others around, LOL with a veil.

There are cases where the dad does not know many guys his daughter's age that she doesn't introduce to him. Are you saying that is wrong?

And do you mean ask the dad's permission to marry or to court?

 

[Jupiter Drops]

I don't think that there really is a "style," but I do know a few things when true Christians date each other: They are always respectful to each other, never cross any intense physical boundaries, are emotionally faithful and true to each other, try to be selfless, try to live up to what God wants for them, and are patient and kind to each other.

Otherwise, all the dating games look the same to me.

 

[Daughter of Ararat]

I don't think that there really is a "style," but I do know a few things when true Christians date each other: They are always respectful to each other, never cross any intense physical boundaries, are emotionally faithful and true to each other, try to be selfless, try to live up to what God wants for them, and are patient and kind to each other.

Otherwise, all the dating games look the same to me.

So Christian and dating. I guess that is what Christian dating looks like.

 

[Gnarwhal]

And do you mean ask the dad's permission to marry or to court?

Hopefully just the former because doing the latter too is a bit overboard these days, I think most dads today would roll their eyes at a guy asking permission to date their daughter. At least if they're all adults.

 

[iambren]

Christian

No sex(at least not all the way)

Pray together,share their relationship with Christ

Share some ministries

Share JOY and a pure heart

 

[Miles]

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