Dating Inquiry

[aria384gp:)]

Some people date, some people don't. Is there a biblical explanation for it all? Probably not, but maybe that's because the concept of "dating" probably wasn't realized back then. Times have changed, however my view on dating hasn't. Maybe it's a matter of conviction. For example, it doesn't say anywhere in the Bible that watching Rated-R movies or horror flicks is sin, but God clearly tells in the New Testament that it is a sin to even talk about those things that are done in the dark, or rather in the world. So some christians watch bad movies, and some don't. I fall into the category of the Does Not Watch. Another example is secular music. Listening to Secular music is not a sin, but some christians see it as wrong, as I do. So maybe it is all up to the person, I mean think about it are you seeing it as how close to the world can I get and still be a christian, or how far from the world can I get to get closer to God? It really is a matter of how You the individual looks at it. For why I think dating is wrong, stay tuned...................

 

[soccrchick5]

Personally, I don't think there is anything wrong with dating. Marriage is a long long way off for me, and I don't date to try and meet a potential marriage partner. Its fun to go out and meet other people and see if you share interests. If not you don't go out again, but if you do just keep going out and having a good time. I'm interested to know why some of you think its wrong to date. (not judging or anything..just wondering)

 

[ummidrinkcherrycoke]

Another example is secular music. Listening to Secular music is not a sin, but some christians see it as wrong, as I do.

Your clothes are secular arent they? You still wear them dont you?

As for dating....
Watch two responsible people date and you'll find that it'll look a lot like courtship.

Dating in it's self is not wrong and it's definatly not a sin. It's what dating can lead to that creates problems. When two people court they'll have the same temptations as two people who date. It's up to them to make the right choices. The sin doesnt come from dating or courting it comes from the bad decisions a couple makes.

For me dating is what I do before I get involved in a courtship. I've read "I kissed dating goodbye" and Joshua Harris made a lot of great points. But In most cases you cant just walk up to a girl and say "hey, you're single. I'm single. Lets see if we're compatible for marrige." It just doesnt work that way in most cases. Dating is when I learn the basics about a person to see if a more steady relationship would ever work.