christians dating non christians

I really forsee no problem with dating a non christian. What are the reasons for christians only dating christians? If God is so ever loving then im sure he's not going to punish you for dating a decent person, regardless of religion. In terms of catholicism(i.e. my religion) you can marry whoever you like but its preferred that the children be brought up catholic.

But Im not one for obeying all the daft man made laws of the church that clearly defy the idea of an ever loving god.

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OP

i dont want to get into a debate about why some christians think they shouldnt date non christians - each to their own. but the core reason, i believe, is that in their eyes a relationship is supposed to be God centreed, and if you arent in a rel with another christian, you cant pray together, worship together, etc. ... but as i said, i really dont want to debate that. i understand and know that different people, different religion, different cultures have differnet views on it, so there no point in debating.

i was after a more bibically referenced reason rather than just that catholics are allowed to!... do you have any verses to suport why you are allowed to?

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The bible cant be used in the sense of textual evidence, its not all supposed to be taken literally.

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Dhesi

The bible cant be used in the sense of textual evidence, its not all supposed to be taken literally.

again debatable! like everythign to do with religion!!! oh wel!

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Anonymous #2

It doesnt say in the bible, so why not!

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Its not debatable. The parables, for example, did not actually occur, they are images that are used as representation.

"According to the law in force in the Latin Church, a mixed marriage needs for liceity the express permission of ecclesiastical authority.135 In case of disparity of cult an express dispensation from this impediment is required for the validity of the marriage.136 This permission or dispensation presupposes that both parties know and do not exclude the essential ends and properties of marriage and the obligations assumed by the Catholic party concerning the baptism and education of the children in the Catholic Church."

Thats from the catechism, if you really want some kind of text.

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Anonymous #3

it does say so in the bible
basically the point of dating (for some people)
is to lead to marriage
a marriage between 2 different people of 2 different faiths probably would not help your faith
also on the shorter run your bf/gf etc may want a sexual relationship, which you may or may not want. So lots of christians choose to simplify things and just date christians :smile:

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Anonymous

It doesnt say in the bible, so why not!

it talks about being unequally yolked with an unbeliever - however ther is debate and confusion as to the context and meaning under which that it so to taken.
it also talks about a 3cord which cannot be broken - man, wife and God. however, to create that 3cord each one has have hold of the other 2

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May I also point out that with time comes change so a 2000 year old book is perhaps not the best resource for modern day problems. The basics are there but we cant extrapolate very far without making a complete mess of it. Many a time have I heard christians say: "I think what God meant to say", making blind assumptions.

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Mercer

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Anonymous

it does say so in the bible
basically the point of dating (for some people)
is to lead to marriage

Where does the Bible talk about dating? :confused:

Anonymous

a marriage between 2 different people of 2 different faiths probably would not help your faith

Why not? My dad's Christian and my mum's an atheist. Doesn't sour his relationship with God or her.

Anonymous

also on the shorter run your bf/gf etc may want a sexual relationship, which you may or may not want. So lots of christians choose to simplify things and just date christians :smile:

This could be a problem, although the issue of sex before marriage is also more complex than it appears.

@other Anonymous (Why you need to be anonymous is beyond me): Can you give references for the yoked and 3cord ideas?

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Mercer

Where does the Bible talk about dating? :confused:

Why not? My dad's Christian and my mum's an atheist. Doesn't sour his relationship with God or her.

Im in exactly the same position except its my mum who is a catholic but my dad is an athiest. It does not affect anyone in my household's relationship with God.

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