Radical Dreamer (post: 1460835) wrote:I think this is where most people are getting confused. XD "Dating" is a word that describes two people getting to know one another better, in a romantic context. People choose to "date" in different ways, whether casually or seriously. Some people date with the intention of marriage (see myself and many others), and other people date for a good time. My point is, you don't need to make a separate word so that people will know you are "Christian" dating. XD Dating is dating, but how you handle it will be what sets you apart, not a specific word you use. XD My two cents. XD
I'm going to have to say a loud Amen to this! The simple fact is, we christians try to make a holy grail of something that really is simple. and meybe I sound crazy, but this whole "courting" or whatever name you give it thing isn't a good idea. I say this coming from a homeschooler who has rejected the idea of Courting. Mostly because I have experienced all of its evil. oh boy, I'm going into rant mode. LOL
OK so this is what it is, we can't pretty it up or Christianize it. Dating is dating is dating is dating. The fact is, if our hearts are not made new in Christ and we do not love Him and Him alone, then whether we call it dating or courting, it is pure evil. The only way to sanctify relationships is not by renaming how they are performed but by making Christ the center of that relationship and loving Him first. So some of you will court, some date (I prefer dating now myself) yet if you do not do all this for Christ and His glory, it will come to naught be nothing. Call it what you will, perform it as you will, but first glorify Christ Jesus. ^_^
SDG