A good friend of mine met his wife on a Christian dating site. They've been married 2 years and she's pregnant. We shouldn't put God in a box and limit what he can use.

@musterion99@xanga - I know it works for some people, even I have online dated once or twice. This is just what I decided in the end. I think it comes down to if you feel safe doing it or not. I guess some people are meant to find their soul mates this way, I can't really speak for God.  This is just how I feel about the subject right now.  Thanks for replying. :)

For me, I almost feel like using dating sites would mean I'm not completely putting my faith in God for that aspect of my life. I'm not against other people using them, but I just personally don't feel right about using them. 

i think its a personal decision. And no one knows how God actually feels about this. I know 4 couples who have met online (2 on regular dating sites, 2 on Christian sites) and all of them have been married for more then 7 years. I know 2 more couples who recently met through online dating sites.
It doesn't matter how you get together, what really matters is keeping God as the center of your marriage.

I agree with LadyGwenivere. The online dating site is simply a way for you to meet people who have similar interests and who are also looking for someone with whom they can enter into a romantic relationship. To me, it's the same as meeting people at an event or joining some sort of group at church, only with online dating, everyone's intentions are made clear from the start - and where is the harm in that? Those who choose to use an online dating site ("Christian" or non-Christian) are simply broadening their horizons and reaching a greater number of people - casting a larger net, if you will.  

I don't see a problem with them, but I wouldn't go into it thinking that everyone on there would be a Christian. Go into any 'Christian' chat room and over half the people there are just there to offend any true Christians who would want to talk. I met my husband through Yahoo Personals, so I'm all for online dating (with precautions... the first time I met him I brought someone with me). I'm sure these sites are just a product that is branded Christian to try and get customers, so no, I don't think there are necessarily good intentions behind them. However, that wouldn't keep me from using them if I wanted to.

@caroliiineee@xanga - If you meet friends online, is it not trusting God with your friendships?  Just a thought.

If you're going to find someone to date online, you might as well use dating sites that have better records for matching people. I absolutely disdain when they invoke the name of God to find the right person for you. I doubt it has anything to do with God, but God can work through dating sites or whatever.  People can have as much "faith" as they want, in the end  you have to take account for your actions, God wants our input in creating our stories as well. 

@caroliiineee@xanga - In scripture, we have numerous examples of people actively seeking a spouse.   Abraham actually sent out someone to look for a bride for his son.  If we view seeking a relationship as not trusting God, then any guy who ever asks out a girl isn't trusting God.   There always has to be initiative. Someone has to desire a relationship or else it wouldn't ever happen. 

Considering that God has brought me some of the people I needed most, at times when I needed just that person, through Xanga, I believe God can also use Christian dating sites to bring people together... just as long as they are sure to allow God to do the leading.  I have used one to communicate with several people which did not lead to anything, but I also know one of my daughter's friends has meet a genuinely nice guy that she has been dating now for close to a year.  We were concerned for her at first and skeptical but she seems to have done well.  I think for young persons, who are often quite isolated in their faith following, it probably works well to expand their horizons.  As it states in the Bible... there are few who are following and that makes it hard to meet people who have shared values.  I also know one wonderful couple who met on Xanga.  In fact I think I know of more than one couple that met through Xanga.  For me Xanga is best, because it shows best who I am, and if God wants to lead someone to me they will find me.  So far He has not led me to a partner so I believe that is just not in His plan for me.
But to answer the question, Yes I think on-line Christian dating is fine if you are careful to take your time and confirm that the person truly has a strong Christian base and seek God in prayer for His leading.

I don't have any problem with having such a service. Many Christians have very specific things they are looking for in a potential mate that other sites may not acknowledge, such as the desire to heed the Scriptures' warnings about being unequally yoked and only pursue relationships with other Christians. Many Christian single adults also tend to eschew some of the usual hook-up spots such as bars and night clubs. There is a need for a service like this in the marketplace, so naturally there are those who "see a need, fill a need". Of course there are many ways such a service can be less than ideal and even get one in trouble. But that's true about everything, even (an especially) the church itself. Some Christians may not want to meet people through a service like this, kinda like every other group really, but for those that might want to give this a try I don't see any reason not to do so, of course with all the caution one should approach any service for meeting new people.

I believe that these Online Christian dating sites could actually work. i felt the same, that they were a way to lure and bring people in the wrong manner but actually if you think about it , its a tool that's being utilized for Christ.

When you attend church, what are you there for? Are you there for Christ? yourself? To look for a partner?
If your not going to church and bible studies with your heart solely focused on God and what he wants to teach you then your heart isnt in tuned . and i dont mean to say this to stumble anyone, please understand that. Don't be selfish. Its not about us its about God. Now where am i going with this part? If you are so in tuned with Christ and the Holy spirit , you wouldnt be attending Church to go 'soul searching' for who it is you want to be with, no! you want to go for God. So what online christian dating provides is a way to meet other christians outside church and bible studies where you should be solely focusing on God.

For those who are busy with ministry and other church activities this provides a means for those to meet others. Remember, you should be able to mark a Christian by the fruit they bear. Your defense in this is the bible.