Dating a non-Christian: Is it a Bad Idea?
Are you attracted or in love with someone but hesitant to ask her on a date (for girls, go with them on a date) just because he or she is non-Christian? Are you being troubled because a friend of yours said it’s not a Christian act? Well, let’s find out the answer here.For some it is not an issue, but for others it is a sin!
Different people have different perspective. Usually there are Christians who will really object on this type of intermingle. If we consider 2 Corinthians 6:14, you can clearly see that believer’s should not be bound with non-believers. Dating a non-Christian is a difficult road to take. It’s not because his belief is immoral and can lead into sin.
If you are going to date a non-Christian, be prepared. You have different foundations so you must know the consequences it will bring on you especially if you are serious on dating that person. You might even come up to the point where you have to make a choice whether to leave your own foundation and go with her or continue living with what you are now and give up your love for her.
Some people, on the other hand will support you especially if they can see your genuine happiness with that person. In fact, there are already numerous couples who have survived the test of different world and made it up to mixed it and make it one. Aside from that, the bible has not directly mention any prohibition against dating a non-Christian.
What should be your perspective?
You love the person; he or she loves you back. You are happy together, he is doing nothing wrong. Whether that person is a believer or not, as long as he is a good person, then there is nothing wrong to date her. Remember that only one God has created human beings, therefore s/he is also his creation.
Talking about religion in relation with whom you should date, people often mention verses. But let us ask first if this is really what the verse wanted to imply.
Don’t forget that God has given you your own will to allow you decide by your own. Don’t be bothered by what society is telling you, as long as you know that God is with you and you know you are not doing anything which is against his word, you are free to make a choice.
Whatever your decision is, the most important thing you need to know is trust God. Maybe he has something for you and he let you meet that person. If you feel you are in the right side of God with him/her, then why would be bothered of the idea that dating a non-Christian is bad. It will only be bad if s/he is pulling you away from your relationship with the higher power. Love is powerful, loving each other is what God wants us to do. Your love might be the way to change course of eternity.
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