Missionary dating
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Missionary dating is a phrase used to describe when a person of one religious persuasion dates a person with differing beliefs for the purpose of converting him or her. Synonymous phrases include "dating for Jesus" or "flirt to convert". The concept of missionary dating is sometimes used to justify or rationalize romantic interest in a non-believer to a family or religious community hoping for a partner with similar beliefs.
Some evangelicals frown upon missionary dating, citing the Bible in 2 Corinthians 6:14:
- "Do not be mismatched with unbelievers. For what partnership is there between righteousness and lawlessness? Or what fellowship is there between light and darkness?"
