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08-20-08, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mourning dove
People can say anything they want and pretend to be anyone they want on the Internet. I had a bad experience with a penpal I had met on a Christian forum in that she was pretending to be someone she wasn't. And when I realized that she had lied to me over and over again it was very disheartening and this was just a friend.
I prefer the traditional way of getting acquainted, that is, face to face through church, organizations, mutual friends, work, etc. and even then with caution for those who are not married and searching.
Proverbs 12:26a "A righteous man is cautious in friendship..."
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I think everyone could agree of the dangers, God really have to be the one in control. I posted this poll not to debate online dating but to question....
Who is in control..God or Man ?
Are we trully informed of the dangers ?
Are we using God as an excuse when its really our emotions ?
We can sugar coat this and report many sucessful couples from online dating...but who is going to report the dark side, the kids who go missing, the men who never return home, the bank accounts erased, the raped victims, murder victims, victims of human trafficking forced into sex slavery.
What worked for you and others can be a death sentence to another.
I know guys on this site who got hurt from online dating, the girls weren't who they claimed to be. The label ''Christian'' don't always mean God sent.
It's all about knowing the facts, trusting in God not our emotions.
Also if anyone tells you to keep the relationship a secret " red flag ".
Most importantly accountability ; invite a friend to evaluate the person and the relationship.
Who I am hates who I've been..Washed in his blood
Last edited by rizen1; 08-20-08 at 03:22 PM..
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