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Core Christianity

Can I Be a Christian and Date a Non-believer?

Core Christianity

Aaron Simon

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.8585 Ratings

🗓️ 12 March 2025

⏱️ 5 minutes

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Summary

Many Christian singles meet someone amazing—except they don't share their faith. Is that a dealbreaker? Pastor Adriel Sanchez unpacks what Scripture says about dating, marriage, and being "unequally yoked." 

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1:00.4

Over the years, as a pastor, I've counseled several people who were single and looking

1:04.5

to be in a relationship, but for whatever reason had trouble finding someone to date

1:08.1

who shared their Christian convictions. In the process,

1:11.6

they meet someone who seems to check every other box. There's the attraction, chemistry,

1:16.1

and conversation. You seem to get along great, but they're not really serious about religion,

1:20.3

and in particular about a relationship with Jesus. Can I be a Christian and date a non-believer?

1:38.2

So oftentimes in this scenario, it's not that the person is openly hostile towards your faith, right?

1:38.9

They might say, oh yeah, I used to go to church as a kid, or I love that you're so spiritual

1:43.8

and that you're, you know, this is a part of your life. They might even be willing to go to church as a kid, or I love that you're so spiritual and that you're,

1:44.6

you know, this is a part of your life. They might even be willing to go to church with you.

1:48.1

We've all heard stories of individuals who came to faith through missionary dating. But does that

1:52.9

mean it's a good idea? In the Old Testament, God strictly forbade his people from entering into

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