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Christian
Dating Services
Are they what they seem to be? Are they right for you?
When "googling"
the term - 'christian dating services' - you'll find a myriad of
sites listed. There are more than a few ways of determining
which might be actually suitable for your genuine Christian dating
needs.
You could
end up with searches ranging from actual Christian dating sites to
European porn sites and gay dating sites. Even the most open
minded Christian would search a more focused engine if indeed they
were searching for porn.
Christian
singles must stay aware when surfing the web these days. So
many sites can look innocent enough but hold images and ads that
they just might not be prepared for. But there are ways to
protect yourself from the traps and pitfalls of searching the web
for that perfect Christian site.
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When you actually search for the best of Christian dating
services, you may want to keep in mind that where you find the
best, will directly relate to how conservative your views are. If you’re a more liberal Christian, you may find that
searches on the web will connect you best, although the picking
through that you’ll have to cope with might well make it more
effort than it might be worth.
Christian singles might want to start with their own
churches. More and
more churches are putting up their own websites and may very well
have an affiliate dating service or actually accept ads in their
own classifieds section of the church site.
Check there first.
If that fails, try some of the local dating services in
your phone book. Ask
very specific questions such as –
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Do you have a Christians Only section, taking into account
smoking, drinking, swearing, church attendance and so forth?
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Do you encourage Christian singles or is your service more
geared to “adult” play?
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Do you have a refund policy should your service offer more
of an “adult” dating situation than I’m willing to
participate in?
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Do you have questionnaires based on Christian activities
and attitude?
These questions are all legitimate concerns of the dating
Christian. After all,
you are paying for this service.
As with any other service, from internet provider to
dentist, you ensure that it is the right service for you, before
you pay out your hard-earned money.
If you’re liberal enough to withstand the onslaught of
possibly very dirty pictures at some of these websites disguised
as dating services, then you’ll likely find a gem in amongst the
dirt. It’s likely
that there is a service out there that may just connect you with
Mr. or Miss right.
Keep the following points in mind as you begin a journey of
possible internet love.
- Remember there are creeps out there who will do
anything to get your credit card numbers and other personal
information.
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Always do a thorough search, if you’ve spotted a service
that looks like it might legitimately give you what you’re
looking for. Chances
are, if people have been duped into paying for a full out xxx porn
site, in the guise of a dating service, there may be reports or
posts on one or more of the millions of message boards around the
internet. Search up
the name and see if you come up with anything.
Be your own best private detective.
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Don’t let your “Christian sensibilities” stop you
from using a service that may have more a flash more skin on the
front than another. Modesty
isn’t every Christian’s trait.
Some Christians accept nudity and skin as a part of their
lives. Keep an open mind. You
never know.
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Don’t let others impose their judgments on you.
Let them look down their nose at someone else.
You’re willing to try a dating service.
Unlike many folks, you’re not willing to sit home and
wait for that right person. You’re actively seeking them out. Take pride in that.
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Keep notes. Make
sure you read the Terms of Service very carefully before you
commit to a service.
It might require kissing a fair few toads, but you’ll get
there. With God’s
blessing, you’ll get there.
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Copyright
2004 – Journal of Spiritual Nudity
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