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Galegria

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#1
Do people even believe in courrtship anymore? Or are most just going with the " in " thing now days. . . .
 
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SeatBelt

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#2
I like this question & want to respond... but, to be fair on us, please give us a working definition of each. I sometimes think that knowing the rules of the game makes it more fun to play.
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Galegria

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#3
Hmm let me gather together a difinition and ill post it in a bit. . But to add tp the top- the now day relationship almost always want/require some sort of lust almost immediately after or before a relationship even begins. . . . Just wanted to see what most ppl may see/think aboit courtship on General.
 
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Jullianna

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#4
What is courtship? I remember the word from 18th century romance novels I read in junior high, but that's about it. Is that what you are talking about?
 
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dyingeveryday

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#5
[h=2]court·ship[/h] /ˈkɔrt
ʃɪp, ˈkoʊrt-/ Show Spelled [kawrt-ship, kohrt-] Show IPA noun 1. the wooing of one person by another.

2. the period during which such wooing takes place.

3. solicitation of favors, applause, etc.

4. Ethology. behavior in animals that occurs before and during mating, often including elaborate displays.

5. Obsolete . courtly behavior; courtesy; gallantry.

Yes, this still goes on today. If it doesn't then get yourselves another man ladies.
 
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NodMyHeadLikeYeah

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Hmm let me gather together a difinition and ill post it in a bit. . But to add tp the top- the now day relationship almost always want/require some sort of lust almost immediately after or before a relationship even begins. . . . Just wanted to see what most ppl may see/think aboit courtship on General.
Um, no. No i can't say i know anyone who required lust before they started a relationship.

Come on lady you can't be serious, Relationships requiring lust???
 
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Jullianna

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#7
Thanks, DED :) That's what I thought it was. I don't date anyone who prances around in peacock feathers (#4), but I do date gentlemen who behave courteously and gallantly. (#5)

So...what is the "in" thing?
 
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Galegria

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#8
~~~DATING is usually about meeting a selfish need . COURTING is about intentionally building a foundation for marriage. ~~~ is there such thing as having a relationship with out one requesting lust/sex before marriage? What happened to building the foundation.
 
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Galegria

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#9
I have seen and have talk to many woman and young females who have all been put in a situation of lust/sex either before or during the relationship " before marriage"
 
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dyingeveryday

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#10
I believe the "in" thing is no courtship. lol. Yeah, I don't agree with all of the dictionary definition either. there is nothing wrong with wooing (especially with the intent of marriage) and #5.
 
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Galegria

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#11
Thank u for the difinition-I do not have a man/relationship yet, waiting on GOD- I am simply asking a question -
 
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Jullianna

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#12
How is dating someone meeting a selfish need? How does dating differ from courtship?
 
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Galegria

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#13
"Usually" I know when the Lord sends someone to you its not selfish n not all relationships are. :) a majority of girls I speak with are of all ages but all have this in common that "sex" keeps there so called relationship going (before marriage)
 
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dyingeveryday

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#14
Technically, dating is just setting up a specific time or date to spend time together. That's where the term comes from I believe. Courtship defines the actions of a person more I think.
 
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dyingeveryday

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"Usually" I know when the Lord sends someone to you its not selfish n not all relationships are. :) a majority of girls I speak with are of all ages but all have this in common that "sex" keeps there so called relationship going (before marriage)
If this is the case then they should not be thinking about marriage for sure. lol.
 

Liamson

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Feb 3, 2010
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I feel like I'm dying a little inside.

So really this has nothing to do with courtship but with Sex.

What you are looking for is a Heavenly being who is Asexual that God has sent into your life to shower you with affection and for you to feel all spiritual about it enough to marry him.




I say this because We all Agree that Sex before Marriage is bad.

We all agree that there has to be Two Christians together in a relationship.

If you are "Waiting on God" Its a lot like....
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]God Will Save Me (Find me a MAN)[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]A terrible storm came into a town and local officials sent out an emergency warning that the riverbanks would soon overflow and flood the nearby homes. They ordered everyone in the town to evacuate immediately.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]A faithful Christian man heard the warning and decided to stay, saying to himself, “I will trust God and if I am in danger, then God will send a divine miracle to save me.”[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]The neighbors came by his house and said to him, “We’re leaving and there is room for you in our car, please come with us!” But the man declined. “I have faith that God will save me.”[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]As the man stood on his porch watching the water rise up the steps, a man in a canoe paddled by and called to him, “Hurry and come into my canoe, the waters are rising quickly!” But the man again said, “No thanks, God will save me.”[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]The floodwaters rose higher pouring water into his living room and the man had to retreat to the second floor. A police motorboat came by and saw him at the window. “We will come up and rescue you!” they shouted. But the man refused, waving them off saying, “Use your time to save someone else! I have faith that God will save me!”[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]The flood waters rose higher and higher and the man had to climb up to his rooftop.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]A helicopter spotted him and dropped a rope ladder. A rescue officer came down the ladder and pleaded with the man, "Grab my hand and I will pull you up!" But the man STILL refused, folding his arms tightly to his body. “No thank you! God will save me!”[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]Shortly after, the house broke up and the floodwaters swept the man away and he drowned.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]When in Heaven, the man stood before God and asked, “I put all of my faith in You. Why didn’t You come and save me?”[/FONT]
And God said, “Son, I sent you a warning. I sent you a car. I sent you a canoe. I sent you a motorboat. I sent you a helicopter. What more were you looking for?”
 

Nautilus

Senior Member
Jun 29, 2012
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#17
Yeah if youre waiting on God to drop prince charming in your lap, well then I hope you like cats
 
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dyingeveryday

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#18
I believe you should wait on God. You will most likely waste your time otherwise.
 
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dyingeveryday

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#19
Also, don't pass God's gift by because you have a notion of what prince charming is supposed to look like. I think that you can discern based on the qualities they possess. However, I used to think that all women needed to be a certain way in order for them to fit into my life. Of course I was an idiot also. lol.
 
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Galegria

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#20
I didn't mention anything about a "prince charming" I am simply asking a question. I know waiting on God is best it easier said than done for most. These ladies feel they have to go with the flow of sex before marriage because everyone pulls the " its the 20th century" card on them . Thank you everyone that gave your postitive input - I am gratefull to know I can come here for to chat about these with fellow brothers/sisters.