Is dating supported (or even allowed in christianity)?

Answer 1

Although the words "courtship" and "dating" are not found in the Bible, we are given some principles that Christians are to go by during the time before marriage. The first thing to realize is that we must separate from the world's view on dating because God's way contradicts the world's (2 Peter 2:20). We are told (by society) to date around as much as we want, going through as many people as possible. Instead, we should discover what kind of person we are getting into a relationship with before making that commitment. We should find out if the person has been born again in the Spirit of Christ (John 3:3-8), and if they share the same desire to be as Christ was (Philippians 2:5). Why is this important in finding a partner? A Christian person should be careful not to marry an unbeliever (2 Corinthians 6:14-15) because this could weaken your relationship with Christ, or compromise your morals and standards.



When one is in a committed relationship with someone, it is important to remember to love the Lord above anyone else (Matthew 10:37). To say or believe that the other person is your "everything" or the most important thing in your life is idolatry, which is a sin (Galatians 5:20, Colossians 3:5). Also, do not defile your body by having pre-marital sex (1 Corinthians 6:9, 13, 2 Timothy 2:22). Sexual immorality is a sin not only against God but against your own body (1 Corinthians 6:18). It is important to love and honor others as you love yourself (Romans 12:9-10), and this is certainly true for a courtship or marriage relationship as well. Following these biblical principles is the best way to have a secure foundation for a marriage. It is one of the most important decisions you will ever make because when two people marry, they cleave to one another and become one flesh, which should be permanent, inseparable (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:5).

Recommended Resource: The Ten Commandments of Dating by Young & Adams.

Answer 2

There are a lot of books an articles that defend what they call the Biblical idea of men and women getting together. Some say courtship, some say dating, and some say no dating. In reality, the Bible doesn't prescribe any method for getting involved with the opposite sex. If decided to impose some kind of prescription based on a description of how people, in fact, did get involved with each other, we might do it by going to public water wells and picking the first girl who watered our camels. We'd ask God to fulfill signs and then chase people down when they met those signs and say, "God wants us to get married." We'd have arranged marriages, too.

Personally, I think as long as we're acting morally, we're free to go about this boy/girl business however we see fit. There's nothing wrong with dating as far as I can see, and there's nothing wrong with courtship either.

Answer 3

Yes, Christians do date. The Bible is silent on dating per se as it is known in our culture. The culture in Isreal during bible times had arranged marriages, but they are not commanded. Sexual purity outside of marriage is the main point the Bible makes.

Answer 4

Yes

Answer 5

How do you think Christians find mates?
What do you call Dating? Getting some girl drunk then knocked up? or spending time together talking and finding out what they are like?

Answer 6

Of course it is! Where do you suppose Christian marriages come from? However, some Christian sects do forbid dating until such time as one is old enough to consider marriage.
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Answer 7

I hear about people meeting at christian date nights all the time at churches.

Answer 8

most christians date. some don't. the bible does not really deal with dating. it was not a relevant concept at that time.

Answer 9

yes that is how you get married! without marriage you cant have kid.and if you dont have kids people would become extinct cause christianity doesnt allow sex out of wedlock.

Answer 10

Yes.