Sure why not
2007-03-17 15:04:18
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answer #1
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answered by huhyftcgbjhu 5
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I am married now, but struggled a lot while in highschool with this question. For me- what I decided is to not use the word dating. Make up a different term that makes sense to you- don't get caught up in the "courting" vs. "dating" debate....it's dumb and to some people it's using different terms for the same thing. Now- then the question is- "should you build an exclusive relationship with the opposite sex?" Don't know- that's for you to figure out. Think about your motives? Why would you do that?
I don't think the possibility that you could mess up is reason enough to stay from the opposite sex. When I thought about pursuing a girl this one time I was scared and my mom asked me, "What would happen if you don't do anything?" The answer is nothing! Love is a dangerous thing that doesn't have a sure outcome! It's not logical sometimes. Good luck, and don't put yourself down b/c of what you believe.
2007-03-17 15:13:55
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answered by DrThorne 3
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Dating is serious business—a part of the process of of selecting a marriage mate. Youths are in the vulnerable period of life the Bible calls “the bloom of youth.” (1Â Corinthians 7:36) During this time, you may feel powerful surges of sexual desire. There is nothing wrong with this; it is a part of growing up.
But therein lies a big problem with teenage dating: Teenagers are just beginning to learn how to control these sexual feelings. True, you may well know God’s laws regarding sex and you may sincerely desire to remain chaste. Even so, a biological fact of life comes into play: The more you keep company with a member of the opposite sex, the more sexual desire can grow—whether you want it to or not. It is the way all of us are made! Until you are older and more in control of your feelings, dating may simply be too much for you to handle.
God tells young people: “Rejoice, young man [or woman], in your youth, and let your heart do you good in the days of your young manhood, and walk in the ways of your heart and in the things seen by your eyes.” Young people do tend to “walk in the ways of [their] heart.” Yet so often those “ways,” which seem to be such fun, end up bringing vexation and calamity. The Bible thus urges in the following verse: “Remove vexation from your heart, and ward off calamity from your flesh; for youth and the prime of life are vanity.” (Ecclesiastes 11:9, 10) “Vexation” refers to being deeply troubled or sorely distressed. “Calamity” denotes a personal disaster. Both can make life miserable.
Dating itself is not necessarily a source of vexation and calamity.. But it can be if you date for a wrong reason (‘for fun’) or before you are ready for it!
2007-03-17 15:12:27
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answered by babydoll 7
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Initially, only as a group; and only with other Christians. Only as the youth matures, and is responsible, would I consider allowing single dating.
Christian youth are no more immune to temptation as anyone else. If they aren't mature and strong enough to resist temptations, then I would avoid it altogether.
What is the point of dating? In reality, it is exploring relationships. Often, these relationships have no commitment, and heartbreak follows.
If you have the goal of marriage, then it is probably best later on, when you are actually seeking a mate.
2007-03-17 15:08:25
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answered by Anonymous
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How youth?
Before 16,only in a group.
After 16,double date.
18 and over by all means.<><
2007-03-17 15:05:56
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answered by funnana 6
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Of course, as per Alan Arkin (Academy Award, 2007, Little Miss Sunshine.)
2007-03-17 15:06:07
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answered by Anonymous
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if they are looking at the date as a prospective marriage mate, considering you are of a marriagable age and ready to do so
2007-03-17 15:05:47
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answered by blondie 2
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The lord didn't say you couldn't date! Look in the bible.
2007-03-17 15:18:28
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answered by Anonymous
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Of course! How else are they going to find their life partner? And they have to have some fun!
2007-03-17 15:05:48
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answered by John D. Holley 2
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NO.........Definitely not. That could lead to marriage and then to sex and then to more Christians; and that's the last thing this planet needs; more superstitious people.
2007-03-17 15:08:21
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answered by Anonymous
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No. It could lead to sex. Chaperoned courting only.
2007-03-17 15:05:04
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answered by Anonymous
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