Keny Posted July 26, 2019 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 15 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 64 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 73 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/26/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted July 26, 2019 (edited) There are many Christians that are dating. Now according to the bible there is not a scripture that says don't date. Now my question is as a Christian if a non Christian has a crush on you and asks you out what would your answer be? Edited July 26, 2019 by Keny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOrangeCat Posted July 26, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 57 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,400 Content Per Day: 0.27 Reputation: 1,823 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/24/2009 Status: Offline Share Posted July 26, 2019 I wouldn't take the lack of dating scriptures to mean much. Dating as we think of it today is a relatively modern notion that sprang up long after the Bible was written. Prior to that marriages were handled by the parents. Bear in mind that modern dating is typically a form of courtship. The Bible is very clear about qualities to watch for and avoid in other people and in a marriage partner so the answer should really be no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne Posted July 26, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 16 Topic Count: 107 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 3,815 Content Per Day: 1.29 Reputation: 4,797 Days Won: 2 Joined: 03/31/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted July 26, 2019 23 minutes ago, Keny said: There are many Christians that are dating. Now according to the bible there is not a scripture that says don't date. Now my question is as a Christian if a non Christian has a crush on you and asks you out what would your answer be? You want to say that you only want to get involved with another Christian. So say that. It's best to tell the truth - in a brief way. People feel rejected and hurt no matter how the "turn down" goes, so in my mind the truth is best. The brief truth said in a kind way.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who me Posted July 26, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 17 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 3,299 Content Per Day: 1.72 Reputation: 1,685 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/27/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted July 26, 2019 24 minutes ago, Keny said: There are many Christians that are dating. Now according to the bible there is not a scripture that says don't date. Now my question is as a Christian if a non Christian has a crush on you and asks you out what would your answer be? It is up to you. If you like him go on a date, if you still like him after that continue to date, but two points. You have to let him know you are a Christian and that you attend church on Sunday. If he wants the relationship to continue beyound two or three 'dates' he will attend church with you. 2nd. Let him know that sex is only an option once you are married. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted July 26, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,991 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,689 Content Per Day: 11.81 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted July 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Keny said: There are many Christians that are dating. Now according to the bible there is not a scripture that says don't date. Now my question is as a Christian if a non Christian has a crush on you and asks you out what would your answer be? I would be honest. I would tell that person that I am a born again Christian and my faith does not allow me to date a person who is not a Christian. Going out with a nonbeliever is a disaster waiting to happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr3032 Posted July 26, 2019 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 13 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 332 Content Per Day: 0.16 Reputation: 273 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/23/2018 Status: Offline Share Posted July 26, 2019 My response at the moment would be "I'm sorry, but i'm not at a place in my life where women really need to be on my mind at all. I thank you for asking, however, i'm very flattered". If I was better off, though? I would first say that I would only consider dating a friend, and offer for us to become friends first. This would scare off women who aren't looking for anything serious, for the most part. Then, once we were on friendly terms, I would inform her that as a Christian, I am restricted to Christian women, explaining that a person should not be unequally yoked. If she is an unbeliever, that would likely scare her off. If she wants to become a believer, then take it slow. Perhaps introduce her to your church whilst you're becoming friends, so she can have a bit more understanding by the time the topic arises again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keny Posted July 26, 2019 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 15 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 64 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 73 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/26/2019 Status: Offline Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 What if you did not get a chance to talk to them and instead decided to ignore them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTC Posted July 27, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 18 Topic Count: 200 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 2,795 Content Per Day: 0.65 Reputation: 1,502 Days Won: 1 Joined: 06/25/2012 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/26/1952 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Back when I was dating I probably would have dated the unbeliever even though I knew it was risky. However, today I have the spiritual maturity to say no. We live and learn with dating and everything else. The bottom line is that dating a non believer is a recipe for disaster. You may get to have great fun but eventually you'll go crash & burn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthebaptist Posted July 27, 2019 Group: Non-Conformist Theology Followers: 6 Topic Count: 118 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4,361 Content Per Day: 2.31 Reputation: 2,109 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/25/2019 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/03/1953 Share Posted July 27, 2019 22 hours ago, Keny said: There are many Christians that are dating. Now according to the bible there is not a scripture that says don't date. Now my question is as a Christian if a non Christian has a crush on you and asks you out what would your answer be? You'd be better off with a Christian, I think. Can you keep your hands off each other (which can be a problem between Christians, as well)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debp Posted July 27, 2019 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 52 Topic Count: 1,017 Topics Per Day: 0.15 Content Count: 12,296 Content Per Day: 1.79 Reputation: 16,357 Days Won: 92 Joined: 07/19/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted July 27, 2019 On 7/26/2019 at 8:28 AM, Keny said: There are many Christians that are dating. Now according to the bible there is not a scripture that says don't date. Now my question is as a Christian if a non Christian has a crush on you and asks you out what would your answer be? It's best not to date a non-believer as that can lead to temptation.  Dating should be at a time in your life when a person is more mature and leaning towards the possibility of getting married.  When somewhat younger, group dating with church friends is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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