Christian Dating Networks?

[To Escape Detection]

~x.X.x~

I know this isn't new, but I keep on seeing these ads. It's a thing where you meet up with Christian singles and... I don't even know. Sit and be abstinant? The point is, can you believe the people that are so wrapped up in the religion that they must date other Christians? I mean, these things must be where Neo-Nazis go to meet people.

And, on the subject of dating, this married Christian couple who are friends of my dad have a son who will not even date because he believes God will deliver his soul mate to him. If that's not scary, I don't know what is.

 

[BuncyTheFrog]

in the name of misery

~x.X.x~

I know this isn't new, but I keep on seeing these ads. It's a thing where you meet up with Christian singles and... I don't even know. Sit and be abstinant? The point is, can you believe the people that are so wrapped up in the religion that they must date other Christians? I mean, these things must be where Neo-Nazis go to meet people.

And, on the subject of dating, this married Christian couple who are friends of my dad have a son who will not even date because he believes God will deliver his soul mate to him. If that's not scary, I don't know what is.

eww, I hate that. I've had so many (pointless) conversations with my christian friends about dating... They're all under the impression that the other person needs to be christian, and have a belief very simmilar to yours, for them to be happy. As was illustrated by a few events-my gf and I breaking up because I wasnt christian, my friend converting so he could be with a girl he liked who was christian (and also had a boyfriend, and also wasn't interested in him)... rolleyes theists are just weird...  

[caustic 0_0]

That's not that weird nor dumb. Chances are, you'd get along better with a fellow Christian. And as far as marriage possibilities, I can definitely understand wanting a fellow Christian. What would a Christian/atheist couple, for example, do when planning the wedding ceremony (vows, location, etc) and then later with raising their kids? A Christian couple would just have more in common to start out with.
Also, correct me if I'm wrong and you see this Timo or anyone else who knows, but marriage is a union and there's Biblical scripture about not being yoked to an unbeliever. I don't remember the specifics of the scripture. But it's out there if anyone's further interested. It's their preference. We're looking at it from a much different viewpoint. I would imagine it's also a matter of 'comfort level'.
I can't imagine enjoying dating someone who was active in their Church. Do you just never go to any church functions with them? Not do anything on Sundays anymore? Or not until Sunday night? Do you find out when they have bible study meetings and plan your dates around them? If it's a large focus of their life and not a focus of yours..there's quite a difference of interests and priorities there, and it'll probably stress the relationship. On the other hand, some theists don't care about dating those of other religions. It all depends on the person.

I have friends who are Christian. They are a lot like me..except for believing in God. Oh! And two of them are dating, having premarital sex, and the guy gets drunk at parties occasionally! *gasp*

Buncy- Theists are not 'just weird.' They are human beings too. Some are weird, some atheists are weird. But not all are 'just weird' and defy all common sense. I can see how breaking up with someone who wasn't Christian would seem harsh, but hey, maybe it also had something to do with the fact that you hadn't told her beforehand?

People, despite being theist, are still individuals.  

[caustic 0_0]

in the name of misery

~x.X.x~
And, on the subject of dating, this married Christian couple who are friends of my dad have a son who will not even date because he believes God will deliver his soul mate to him. If that's not scary, I don't know what is.

That's his personal belief. If you believe in God, if you trust him, it's not that much of a stretch to think he might put the right person for you in your life.  

[puresilver]

[_caustic_]

in the name of misery

~x.X.x~
And, on the subject of dating, this married Christian couple who are friends of my dad have a son who will not even date because he believes God will deliver his soul mate to him. If that's not scary, I don't know what is.

That's his personal belief. If you believe in God, if you trust him, it's not that much of a stretch to think he might put the right person for you in your life.

Well yes, but I think that having faith in god for anything is a bit scary...  

[caustic 0_0]

puresilver

[_caustic_]

in the name of misery

~x.X.x~
And, on the subject of dating, this married Christian couple who are friends of my dad have a son who will not even date because he believes God will deliver his soul mate to him. If that's not scary, I don't know what is.

That's his personal belief. If you believe in God, if you trust him, it's not that much of a stretch to think he might put the right person for you in your life.

Well yes, but I think that having faith in god for anything is a bit scary...

Perhaps. I don't think I'd call it scary. But then, I just don't feel anything at all when I try to imagine it.
If you had faith, then to you I guess it'd be comforting  

[MightyHikaru]

Religion -- specially christianity -- is getting realy flexible these days. I mean, there's a whole lot in the bible that people don't follow. Probably the whole Leviticus bit is being ignored, being it 'homophobic' as it is. Premarital sex is also being ignored. By the majority of the people, that is.  

[S. Shark]

I wonder if your dad's friends' son is going to get his soul mate by UPS or Federal Express. confused

Well, no one else had said it yet... anyway, I wonder just what the point of having a Christian dating service is. It's understandable that some Christians wouldn't want to go out with people outside there religion. That's just freaking fine. I wouldn't want to go out with someone who wanted to drag me to church every Sunday, so they probably wouldn't want to date someone who'd complain about them going to church every Sunday. But doesn't the vast majority of the nation (er, well, if you live in the U.S.) believe in some form of Christianity anyway? Makes me think those people using the dating service are just fanatics, who aren't necessarily looking for Christians as much as they are people who are deeply... deeply... deeeeeeeeeeply devout. Not that that's a bad thing necessarily. Because if all the fanatics are using the dating service, they won't bother all us atheists or non-fanatical theists with their religious ramblings over a cup 'a jo.  

[To Escape Detection]

[_caustic_]

in the name of misery

~x.X.x~
And, on the subject of dating, this married Christian couple who are friends of my dad have a son who will not even date because he believes God will deliver his soul mate to him. If that's not scary, I don't know what is.

That's his personal belief. If you believe in God, if you trust him, it's not that much of a stretch to think he might put the right person for you in your life.

~x.X.x~

Yes, except that he won't make any effort to go and meet girls at all. He won't date, either, so I'd like to know what kind of girl will just go and marry a complete stranger.

You know, that isn't mail-order.

 

[Dathu]

What I think is the most humorous is that these sites portray these women in a sexually suggestive manner. And here I thought, promiscuity was a sin. rolleyes  

[Falhalterra]

I keep receiving those stupid Christian Singles emails in my spam folder of my Gmail. It's getting so redudant; they most know I'm an Atheist and they are ******** with me, or they don't know *facepalm*

Plus, I thought Christians were the ones getting hooked and the Atheists were nilch... rolleyes Now look who's talking. razz  

[Arios V]

Dathu

What I think is the most humorous is that these sites portray these women in a sexually suggestive manner. And here I thought, promiscuity was a sin. rolleyes

You know, now that you mention it, you're right. That is rather hilarious.  

[Doredia]

omg horrible! I wouldn't care what religion the guy I loved would be! But it does cause a problem if you want children. I don't want any but..  

[Nardone]

Mizzery

~x.X.x~

I know this isn't new, but I keep on seeing these ads. It's a thing where you meet up with Christian singles and... I don't even know. Sit and be abstinant? The point is, can you believe the people that are so wrapped up in the religion that they must date other Christians? I mean, these things must be where Neo-Nazis go to meet people.

And, on the subject of dating, this married Christian couple who are friends of my dad have a son who will not even date because he believes God will deliver his soul mate to him. If that's not scary, I don't know what is.

hahahaha i hate those.. like im strict atheist.. and im dating a strict catholic.. but i do sometimes wonder if she thinks less of me for being atheist..
and seriously that kid needs to get the priests outta his a** and he needs to go out and have a life.. like thats really ******** up of him iv never heard that happening before..  

[Daffodil the Destroyer]

Nardone

Mizzery

~x.X.x~

I know this isn't new, but I keep on seeing these ads. It's a thing where you meet up with Christian singles and... I don't even know. Sit and be abstinant? The point is, can you believe the people that are so wrapped up in the religion that they must date other Christians? I mean, these things must be where Neo-Nazis go to meet people.

And, on the subject of dating, this married Christian couple who are friends of my dad have a son who will not even date because he believes God will deliver his soul mate to him. If that's not scary, I don't know what is.

hahahaha i hate those.. like im strict atheist.. and im dating a strict catholic.. but i do sometimes wonder if she thinks less of me for being atheist..
and seriously that kid needs to get the priests outta his a** and he needs to go out and have a life.. like thats really ******** up of him iv never heard that happening before..

You haven't discussed this with her? O.o

I understand the need for Christian dating sites; some people's beliefs are so strict that just dating around and going by the luck of the draw like most people do.. isn't really for them.

I do think it's sad that the friend's son won't date at all. I really don't think that he will stand a chance of finding a wife that way unless he has an arranged marriage..