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Are Christians allowed to date?

By Lauren Windle2023-05-02T08:30:00

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Journalist and author of Notes On Love: Being Single in a Marriage Obsessed Church, Lauren Windle addresses the Christian approach to dating.

The Bible is packed full of helpful life advice on a range of topics; mental health, money, marriage… the list is endless. But sadly, for us single Christians, it doesn’t mention dating. Not a peep.

That’s because the concept of modern dating is relatively new. No longer do the parents select an appropriate partner for their children from the other families in the area based on nationality, wealth and religion. These days we’re allowed to run free, meeting people in churches, pubs and online in the quest for the perfect pairing.

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