Should Christians Use Online Dating?
I was watching a video by Ken Ham of Answers In Genesis the other day and he was talking about the family. What was amusing was that this video was made while his son was at college—the same college I attended. We were both in the same year, the same major.
In any case, I remember the events that Ham was foretelling—his son dating and getting married. That raised in my mind, again, the question about dating and Christians.
You see, I see all sides of the story.
I totally agree with the courtship crowd when it comes to parental involvement. I believe that if you keep the parents out at the early stages, you’re likely to have problems later on—problems that could be avoided.
However, I met my wife on AIM1 and my cousin met his on E-Harmony. I’m not saying this is for everyone, but if you read any christian dating reviews you can see that there are people out there that are truly searching.
So, my question is, is it wrong for Christians to use online dating? Is it wrong for Christians to date period?
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Comments from MInTheGap
dating said,
Wrote on June 11, 2009 @ 9:41 am
why should’t christian use dating services online.christian are also human na.
MInTheGap said,
Wrote on June 11, 2009 @ 10:05 pm
They may be human, but that doesn’t make something right or wrong.
Charlie said,
Wrote on July 26, 2010 @ 5:24 pm
Is it wrong for Christians to use online dating sites? My view is that online dating websites function as highly effective channels to help single Christian men and women filter through a large number people to find potential mates which they can initiate contact with. These websites are particularly helpful to Christians who find themselves in communities where eligible singles are no longer available. There are of course many steps between initial contact to committed relationship/marriage but just as a means to find new eligible singles who might share your faith, you can’t beat online dating sites.
Charlie´s last blog ..Christian Dating Sites and How to Choose
Martha Price said,
Wrote on August 4, 2010 @ 8:20 am
I’m Christian and I don’t see why that should keep me from using online dating sites. It’s the same as dating in “real life” with even less temptations than on a face to face date.