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"He's the nicest guy I've met in ages. It's not as if I ever meet anyone - and who knows, he might become a Christian"
This page talks about the question of should Christians go out with or date a non-Christian - the age old problem of having a Christian girlfriend or boyfriend that doesn't believe. Is dating non-believers an option for Christians? Shouldn't we be equally yoked with someone who believes that Christ? Well here's a few thoughts and what the Bible has to say about this subject.
There is of course nothing inherently wrong with dating a non-Christian. There are many stories of Christians going out with non-Christians who subsequently give their life to God and the two go on to get married. But there are also stories to the contrary of great heartache and eventual splitting of partners either before or after marriage.
With the added pressure of other people drifting in and out of casual relationships, everyone else is having all the fun and you end up wondering why you don't try it yourself! To make things trickier still, some non-Christians have higher morals, and are more faithful and understanding than their fellow Christians.
a real dilemma!
It's a dilemma, - and it does seem unfair of God to restrict us to the few that are Christian in the real sense. Trying to find someone with whom you click, who you find attractive and who you know loves the Lord - can be so difficult that staying Gods side of the fence can seem like too much to ask! - Should I ask that non - Christian guy out at work? Should I be less fussy? Should I go church hopping? Should I join an agency? In the end it distracts from the real meaning of Christian life. Not to mention hours wasted barking up the wrong trees!
Should we consider dating a non-Christian partner outside the church when one inside seems so elusive - what does the Bible say?
1) The bible says guard your heart above all.
2) We can see with Jesus as our model that as Christians we are limited in the things we can do. We have to sacrifice many things that the rest of the world does not, and one of those things is the vast choice of people with whom we can have a husband/wife relationship.
3) The bible clearly states that marrying a nonbeliever is to be avoided. (do not be yoked with unbelievers or non Christians ) However If you find this dogmatic, consider the sensitive way it addresses people who are already in a relationship with a nonbeliever. Far from consign them both to hell it offers constructive advice and says that the Christians' faith actually sanctifies the nonbeliever in the relationship. - Not to be taken to mean that dating a non-Christian is a good idea.
4) Be careful who you get together with as bad company corrupts good character. Can a non Christian partner help you spiritually?
5) The Bible tells us that few will enter the kingdom of heaven which is important because it follows that the number of potential partners available to us will be equally few. It is to be expected that meeting compatible people is difficult.
-As ever the Bible offers practical advice to real problems!
Other things to consider.
A mature Christian woman dating a spiritually immature man:
This may or may not worry you but consider the fact that the bible says the man should be the spiritual leader in a relationship. Spiritual maturity does not come overnight unlikely that a new Christian man could lead a mature Christian woman.
uneven playing field
When you go out with a non-Christian you may have find you have opposite views on certain issues that your partner may not consider issues at all! For instance commitment to them may not be commitment to you. This will give them an unfair advantage in a relationship as they can break certain rules that you can't - and you may feel pressured to break them to hold their interest. This really happens! It's much better when both parties have the same rulebook. With an issue like no sex before marriage it'll take 2 to say 'no'. When one is indifferent, temptation will be hard to resist!
from a practical point of view.
Is the person you're dating someone you'd like to marry? Being able to talk about your deepest emotions, hopes and fears in the light of God is something most Christians would want from a life long partner. Can you have this kind of relationship with an unbeliever? Most Christians agree that in the end something is missing. It can be like talking to someone who "isn't home" for want of a less arrogant sounding description. Consider what you want.
It is true that many non-Christians have good relationships (though they could never be as fulfilling as a right relationship in which both partners included God) With one believer and one nonbeliever. The scales are uneven and liable to tip.
Having established that it's praobably best not to seriously date a non-Christian (though this may not always be the case), how can we improve our chances of meeting someone?
You can visit different churches but this is a very inefficient way to meet someone. You're going to have to go for a couple of weeks before you get to know anyone and even then you may not end up in a position to approach the person you like. It also takes your mind off church itself. Church hopping is not a sin but it's not a good way to find a partner.
You can introduce people whom you know have an interest in each other. If everyone did this you could guarantee the favour would be returned!
You could try traditional Christian dating agencies which is a great idea. They even send you out in groups which is a lot of fun. Or you could use fusion101.com. This is a Christian dating agency that allows you to contact people with whom you have something in common. No time wasted and great fun! Go to 101 FREE Christian Dating & Personals service
to summarise
1) Does the person you're interested in have the spiritual spiritual maturity you need? (esp important for women)
2) In a relationship with a non-Christian you may be tempted to compromise your beliefs in order to stay appealing.
3) Falling in love is easy. In a romantic relationship it may be difficult to escape a relationship with an unbeliever if it turns out to be wrong.
4) Consider carefully whether short term gain is worth giving yourself to what could be the wrong person.
5) While there can be nothing wrong with dating a non-Christian, you never know when a casual date will turn into a lifelong love.
6) If you don't want to end up marrying a non-Christian, don't date one!
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Big Church Christian Dating Site Review
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With a great, easy to use layout and a much larger than average user base worldwide, Big Church seems like a great all-around Christian dating site. However, for the same price there are other, better Christian dating sites to choose from. Here's why.
Overview from the Big Church Christian Dating Site
"Bringing people together in love and faith."
What a Big Church Christian Dating Membership Includes
Big Church has three different membership levels, same as all of the other sites in the FriendFinder network: Standard, Silver and Gold.
The free membership at Big Church is the Standard membership, which allows users to create a profile, use the chat rooms and instant messengering system, upload a video greeting, create a favorites list and respond to emails from Silver or Gold members. As well, "some standard members receive viewing privileges based on the popularity of their profile."
Silver members receive the same access as Standard members, plus they have access to the non-standard search tools (which allow for geographic searches and saved searches), the opportunity to view other members' video introductions and up to five of their photos, and contact other members through email.
Gold members have all of the same privileges as Standard and Silver members, plus priority technical support and review of their profiles, top billed listing of their profiles in all searches, receipt of other instant messaging contact information for the people in their network (like ICQ or MSN), and a 'super search' form.
Unique Features of Big Church Christian Dating
The Standard (free) membership at Big Church allows users to contact each other through the numerous chat rooms, which many free members do to circumvent paying for the monthly service.
Big Church has an unusually high membership base for a Christian dating site worldwide. However, it was noted upon reviewing my own matches that many of the members listed were profiles merely pulled elsewhere from the FriendFinder network that hadn't been active in quite some time.
Big Church doesn't just offer dating services for its users, it also can be used to search for Bible study partners, pen pals, or a prayer partner.
Some Christians may find Big Church's affiliations offensive to their faith, as their parent company, FriendFinder, also runs Alt. com and Adult Friend Finder .
Membership Costs for Big Church Christian Dating
Standard membership is free.
Silver membership costs $19.94 USD for one month, $33.94 USD for three months, or $99.94 USD for one year.
Gold membership costs $29.94 USD for one month, $59.94 USD for three months, or $139.94 for one year.
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Only Date Believers
God is pretty picky on this one, and the Bible makes this issue very clear.
Deuteronomy 7:3: “Do not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons” (NIV) 2Corinthians 6:14: “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?” (NIV)
The Bible seriously warns us about dating non-Christians. While you may not be looking at marrying anyone at the moment, it should always be in the back of your head. Why get involved emotionally with someone that you should not marry? This does not mean you cannot be friends with that person, but you should not date them.
This also means that you should avoid “missionary dating,” which is dating a non-believer in the hopes that you can convert him or her. Your intentions may be noble, but the relationships rarely work out. Some Christians have even gotten married to non-believers, hoping that they can convert their spouse, but often the relationships end up in disaster.
On the other hand, some Christian teens believe that interracial dating is inappropriate due to the scriptures that tells Christians to avoid being yoked to non-Christians. However, there is actually nothing in the Bible that prohibits dating people of other races. The Bible places more emphasis on Christians dating other Christians. It is culture and society that place an emphasis on race.
So make sure you are only dating those who share your beliefs. Otherwise you may find that your relationship is a struggle rather than a joy.
Be careful of recreational dating, where you date for the sake of dating. God calls us to love one another, but the scripture is clear that He asks us to be careful. While love is a beautiful thing, the breaking off of relationships is hard. There is a reason they call it a “broken heart.” God understands the power in love and the damage a broken heart can do. This is why it is important for Christian teens to really pray, know their hearts, and listen to God when they decide to date.
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