Are Internet dating sites a viable alternative for people of faith?

Date: 2007-02-12

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It depends, says Rob Eagar, a Christian relationship expert and author.

"It's not the panacea or cure-all," he said. "It's an OK tool to use, but you need to go in with your eyes wide open. I've met too many Christian singles who let their guard down.

"When I go the Internet, I go for speed. Unfortunately, the same mentality can be brought into the dating process."

Eagar said commercials touting Internet dating services also should be viewed in context.

"E-Harmony.com boasts of 10,000 marriages, but they have 6 million members," he said. "That's one-tenth of one percent."

Islamic scholar Raeed Tayeh said Muslim-sponsored Web sites enable singles a chance to seek a spouse according to specific criteria.

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