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Meeting people on the internet...good idea or not?

Is it a good idea to meet people and get together with them after you have gotten to know them via t

  • Yes,

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  • No, too many predators out there who set traps through acting innocent

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  • It depends. I'll give my answer below

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Relic

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The bible teaches us to beware of wolves in sheep clothing.


I happen to think it is not a good idea, especially meeting with someone by myself!

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Relic said:
The bible teaches us to beware of wolves in sheep clothing.


I happen to think it is not a good idea, especially meeting with someone by myself!

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Live dangerously. Build your home on the slopes of Vesuvius. Just LIVE!
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:D I have been utterly blessed by meeting friends from Christian forums. Over the past 18 months, the Lord has allowed me to call many friends my brothers and sisters in the Lord. If I have plans to be nearby one of these folks, you'd better believe we'll be meeting for dinner.

One gal flew over from England to visit me for a week and it was one of the most fun weeks I've ever had! God has used the internet for His glory time and time again...whether I've been ministered to, or He has allowed me to be a part of someone's walk. The Holy Spirit has been so gracious to lead me to certain folks and to let me know when to step back. Being led by the Spirit is so key here...and trusting the Lord.
 
Well so far I have met 4 lovely Christian ladies on the internet then went on to meet them in real life. They are lovely women of God :)
 
I trust a lot of the people I've met on this website, but I'd still be wary because predators do abound out there.

The Bible does say to beware, but it also says to be courageous, full of faith, trusting in God, and willing to lead where He directs you. If it means I should get together with people I meet on the internet to do these other things the Bible says, then so be it.

I can't say that I've ever met someone face-to-face that I know off the internet, but I would be willing to do so. I would be cautious, but I'd do it.
 
For children I say it is not a good idea at all. To many unknowns and to much can go wrong.

For the adult it is a bigger matter of choice yes but I would have to say exercise allot of caution.

And meeting in a non-public place is not a very wise thing either. If such a meeting should take place don't go alone and make it as public as possible.
 
I think if the person is someone you have meant on a Christian forum as a friend and you meet them in a public place and bring a friend with you its fine. (Although I would not give this advice to teens or younger children. ) Preditors usaly can pull things over on a young person.

I would never tell anyone to meet a person from a singles site weather its a Christian one or not. I think in this area a bad eliment is more likely to be found . I think a lot that go on a Christian singles site know they will encounter people who are trusting and will have better luck meeting them. This is a dangerous practice.



Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God.
 
When I invited my English friend over...her teenaged daughter was convinced I was an axe murderer and her mom was winging her way to sure death! LOL! So we did the following....we each went to the other's church web site and sent the pastor an email asking for a personal reference....explaining all about our upcoming meeting and desiring to set our families at ease.

Both pastors wrote lovely letters of recommendation.....of course, mine being a vineyard pastor and hers being a formal anglican...the letters were like night and day...LOL! In fact, she was certain her pastor was quite appalled! But it was one way to cover our bases.

I agree that you have to be careful, as there are weirdos all about...but those internet weirdos are somebody's next door neighbor...so discernment is needed at all times. :wink:
 
It depends. I certainly don't think it is a good idea for males and females to meet other than within a large group. I know of another site where a number of them met at the Cornerstone music festival a couple of years back. Personally, I'd meet with just about anyone; being a 6'4" male and all I have little to worry about. But I would still be careful.

It is just a fact of life that predators could be on Christian boards pretending to be someone they're not. I think Hisgirl's method of asking the others' pastor for a reference is a very good way to go. Obviously, as greyfeather and Skipdawg pointed out, age is a huge consideration as well, as is where the meeting takes place and for what purpose.
 
I voted "It depends". Many of the concerns have already been brought up. My main concern is those in their teens, for obvoius reasons.

I have met a few over the past years and have not been disappointed. All were from the NYC/NJ area, so we already had that in common.
 
Concerning myself, no I don't think it is a dangerous thing but I really don't have much free time to meet with people or drive somewhere to meet with them. I do think it is a risky thing for kids and women to do though.
 
I am not to helped on meeting people from the internet unless I really know them. On the few occasions that I have met people from the net I was armed and ready.
 
I think if you are a big, hairy 200 lb man than it is OK and you need not fear too much.....

If you are a small female under 130 lbs than it should be avoided at all costs because of the 200 lb hairy men!!!!!

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ThunderCracker said:
I am not to helped on meeting people from the internet unless I really know them. On the few occasions that I have met people from the net I was armed and ready.
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:lol: If I was to meet someone and found out they were packing it. I'd do my best to excuse myself as quickly as possible.
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Soma-Sight said:
I think if you are a big, hairy 200 lb man than it is OK and you need not fear too much.....

If you are a small female under 130 lbs than it should be avoided at all costs because of the 200 lb hairy men!!!!!
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:lol: But, what if the 130 lbs females happens to like 200 lb hairy men? :lol:


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I personally think that it really shows how amazing you are, if you can connect with someone, with out having to be physical with them. Eveyrone now is concerned with looks, Is he hot, Is she fat. etc etc. If we can overcome these prejudices, by, instead, meeting people online, with out seeing them physically, and then hold true to what we say, It would show that, some of us can fall in love with a person, and not with an appearance.
 
It all depends, you can meet some real people of God on the internet. And then you could meet Chester The Molester, on the internet. Some idiots, will target Christians because many of us are more trusting. But there are many good people on the planet, believe it or not, more good than bad.
 
But, what if the 130 lbs females happens to like 200 lb hairy men?
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Thats something a 130lb women needs to take up with God because thats just gross...... :oops: hahaha
 
But, what if the 130 lbs females happens to like 200 lb hairy men?
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God has made someone for everyone, no matter how you look there is somone for you. Even if you are deformed or retarded God has made some one for you.
 
I've met lots of people IRL after chatting with them on the 'net. One of them ended up introducing me to my wife.

As long as you're not stupid about it, it can work out well.
 
God has made someone for everyone, no matter how you look there is somone for you. Even if you are deformed or retarded God has made some one for you.
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How about sending someone my way, Lewis...tired of living alone. I'll even put on my Tom Selek mask!! :-D
 
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