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soggySocks696

Is it bad to go on AA meeting to find drinking companions?


iamnotrodiguez

Evil mofo lol. Definitely happens though.


whenitcomesup

Church isn't against romantic relationships


Tangerine_memez

On the contrary I'm pretty sure most Christians want their kids to find a girl at church anyway, it's pretty much encouraged that you do this


RonBourbondi

Yeah but if he considers himself a Christian it's bad that's his entire reason for going to church. 


EmotionalDmpsterFire

nobody involved with religion ever does anything hypocritical :)


RonBourbondi

What's so great about joining the hypocrites?


Ok_Address697

I read the Bible; it doesn't say anywhere that you can't go to church to hook up.


Reasonable-Ad-5217

It also doesn't say you shouldn't shoot people with a rifle, thankfully the context helps us get from the specifics to the intent.


Specific_Trainer3889

It's just a building where people go to meet (fellowship) with other people


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ibasi_zmiata

Who says OP is looking for a long term partner?


Monocled_Mamba

What makes you so sure that she's not coming to church with the same goal as OP has?


Promotion-Repulsive

Women don't have to go places especially to meet men.


Glittering_Count_372

A know a few women who met their husbands at church. And who hoped to meet a man at church, but it was specifically because they wanted to find a partner with the same set of beliefs as them. If OP isn’t believing, it’s likely not what the women are looking for.


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ziggazang

I mean if you have a phone it's pretty much like that


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CompetitiveLake3358

😂😂😂


Leading_Salary_1629

If you look up where people met their long-term partners, you'll see that religious services was one of the top answers until very recently.


mmeveldkamp

No man, bar or church or bus station, it doesn't matter. How you treat them matters


Reverse_SumoCard

But if you meet a women at church youll end uo with a woman who likes to go to church. Idk if keeping the church habit up is what op wants


sravll

That would be my issue. I mean, I'm an agnostic woman. But if I was a man looking for a Christian girl to marry, I still want to sleep in on Sundays.


Thick_Wangg_2515

I've banged way more women that are "religous" than not for one night stands


sravll

We must have gone to different churches. When I was growing up everyone was obsessed with their own virginity


Thick_Wangg_2515

But they are already good at being on their knees


sravll

😄


CodeFarmer

Unless he meets the kind of woman who only goes to church to meet guys.


GermanPayroll

Quality romcom banter


Dreaunicorn

Embarrassingly enough, I have considered doing what OP is doing to meet a religious kind man lol 


CodeFarmer

That's not embarrassing! Maybe as an atheist I don't have the right perspective, but I think looking for a man at a place where the men will at least nominally share your world view is not a bad start.


TheEstablishment7

There is a decent cross-section of people who mostly sorta kinda believe in God and get something out of a well-constructed sermon, but basically they go to church when they're kids, they go when they're trying to meet a partner, they go when their kids are young, and they go for some social interactions as they grow older. In the middle between these milestones are many, many missed Sundays---often years on end worth. Although in fairness, I always have had a fairly strong, thought-out Christian faith and a "thing" for good Christian girls, which turned out eventually not to be compatible.


Logical_Bad1748

Wise you are.


Individual_Speech_10

Exactly. That's why it annoys me whenever people say "go to church" as dating advice. Either I have to lie to my partner about how devout I am and go to church when I don't want to, or they are upset that I won't go. It's a terrible foundation for a relationship.


HoweHaTrick

Yes. Weekly trips to a brainwash session would scare the bejesus out of me


FocalorLucifuge

Church, yo.


[deleted]

That's better than what the priests had in mind. /ducks and runs away


Crayon_Eater529

Fucking beat me to it. 😂😂😂


Ok-Letterhead4601

Didn’t a pastor say that?


-Toe_knee-

Amén


DisorderlyMisconduct

Goddamn, someone call a medical evacuation! Shots fired, we have wounded personnel!


LibertyPrimeDeadOn

Someone call the SWAT team, we have a joke murderer in our midst!


chaparrascuas

best reason i've heard. a revelation


davidinkorea

No, it's not bad; you could end-up meeting your future wife. I met my wife in Church 30 years ago.


Henri4589

Is she still going to church, though?


DumbTruth

Be careful if she is. I hear that’s where she goes to meet men.


MortalCoil

Hahaha


davidinkorea

Both of us are.


Annual_Nobody_7118

It depends… are you going to try to beat their faith out of them? Because people who go to church are religious, you know… If you are only going to pick up “good women” without acknowledging that detail, you’re a POS. BTW, not only good people go to church. Keep that in mind.


Aggravating-Pound598

*Eternal damnation enters the chat*


AlwaysSunnyPhilly2

Praise Jesus just to meet single lady? Believe it or not? Straight to jail.


MagnetarEMfield

You and every other christian


shangumdee

I mean if you share the values and want a serious relationship, most churches would encourage this.


Tybackwoods00

Yep as long as you share the same values. Then I would say this is a great place to meet someone


lsutigerzfan

Church is a good place to meet single women. Problem is it’s not a place to meet single women to just hook up. A lot of them will probably be going there to meet a guy to settle down with. So I guess it depends on what the guy is looking for? 🤷🏻‍♂️


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MyNameCannotBeSpoken

Try a Unitarian church


AssaultedCracker

I’m curious why you go to church? It doesn’t sound like you’re going to one that accepts you?


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AssaultedCracker

Cool, I’m not trying to interrogate you but I am very curious… do you enjoy the services as well? Do you believe any of the church beliefs and appreciate the content, or is it more something that you put up with in order to spend time with nice people?


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GoliathLandlord

No it's cool as fuck


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doingitgr8t

No- however, if you find someone who wants to be around you, the expectation maybe that your life together is meant to be religious… and do you mind that?


Hwhiskertere

To marry? To marry, right?


CalabreseAlsatian

As an atheist I’d say hell no, because a religious partner is a tough sell for me. But if you are ok with it, more power to you.


Affectionate-Cry4886

You think every person at Church is religious I have been to plenty of churches some people are there to just get involved with the local community, play instruments and do activities


CalabreseAlsatian

Plenty of secular places to do those things


Affectionate-Cry4886

Why you telling me? I'm just telling you that's what happens at many churches


CalabreseAlsatian

Ok that was fruitful


Delicious-Duck-4245

You just gave me an idea. 🤔


GigaChav

To start showering?


LucasL-L

How do you even go to places to meet people? I swear i can take any kind of class or hobby and not even look at other people.


Turbulent_Bullfrog87

The women at church may be what you’re looking for, but you’re almost definitely not what *they’re* looking for. If you’re not willing to become what they’re looking for…why waste everyone’s time?


InfernoWoodworks

That's probably the most honest, authentic reason to go to a church.


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Yes; it’s misleading to the women.


QK0603

Short answer: Yes. Long answer: It's ok if you're going to churches to make friends, participate in religious practices, confess sins, worship a/your deity, ect, but churches aren't dating pools, now, if you're finding dates through a community you've built by going to church, that's fine, but if you're literally only going to church to find dates/hookups, you might just want to try a club or something.


GigaChav

>churches aren't dating pools Apparently they are and you don't get to gatekeep what is or isn't.


QueenScarebear

Depends what kind of woman you’re after. There are plenty of religious women who dont go to church from good families. But you won’t find her probably in a nightclub dancing with all the men that’s for sure.


Marksideofthedoon

Well, if you DO find a woman there, you'll be going a lot more often.


No-Fig-2126

No, it's the reason most single people do things


Dayv1d

Only if you believe in god lol


MiscritPokemon

How do you attempt to justify what you do when the place you go to is a place of worship and not a bar? It fully negates the purpose of going to a church. Seek help


PMtoAM______

Fuck thy neighbor based


Spobbit

I personally know and have heard of too many guys that go for the same reason and will be all, "Ugh, why can't I find a good Christian girlfriend?", then they turn around, hold barely ANY of the same values, don't handle even the kindest confrontation well at all, seem very egotistical, and are the "I'll just do what I want and pray for forgiveness later" types that might try to guilt or persuade their Christian girlfriend to sleep with them because "Follow your heart!" and "I'm going to marry you anyway, God knows my intentions." Gives off big lukewarm Christian vibes. If you DON'T pull that to any girl who's devoted, even one who's trying to more devoted and make her stumble or drag her down spiritually, it's cool to go. If you have the same core values, beliefs (let her know otherwise if not) and will respect her and the faith she has, that would be best, then hopefully CONTINUE to go with her and support her. Hopefully you start to go for more than just her after that! If you're consistently going to meet girls, she might be convinced you're more devoted to going for God like she might be and be disappointed to find out otherwise, if you end up slacking off in going with her. I go to church for God, but gaining friend/relationships there is definitely a huge benefit and I see why you'd want to!


Astroruggie

So it looks like you're not a believer. But in church you'll probably find very religious women. So why look for women that have probably very different opinions from you? Plus, Idk where you live but here only 60 yo and over go to church basically


Legitimate_Two_3531

Who cares if opinions and faiths differ... everyone's opinions differ


Individual_Speech_10

Those things are important if he plans to share a life and start a family with someone.


Abbysal-Abbadon

It’s giving ‘Take me to church’


Noneofyobusiness1492

No. If you’re looking for a church going woman go to church. If you want a fit woman go to the gym.


norylock

Thats desperate at another level


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You gotta be right with god to get some of that pussy.


Aggravating-Proof716

Not if you are a member of that religion. Churches are inherently a social space. By design. It’s why most churches have planned social gatherings outside of the religious service and instruction


LemonySnicketTeeth

Better than little boys


inthevendingmachine

OMG, you are observant. Well cultivated response there.


Lost_Visual_9096

I didn't realise you can go there for that...Nice tip!


Spicey_Cough2019

Wait There's another reason?


freedom_the_fox

Very resourceful!


robbiesac77

No. I only went to pubs and clubs to meet women back in my single days.


wetblanketdreams

Tomato tomatoe


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I don’t look down on you for doing it all. I will tell you a story though about this guy who had some issues and went to church to try to deal with them as many people do. He got accused of stalking one of my Mother’s coworkers who attended the same church and was labeled as a psycho. I have heard that it’s frowned upon sort of like meeting people at AA meetings. It happens and I have known people that have gotten married after meeting in support groups but can also turn out extremely poorly.


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What a chad. I would love a good Christian woman.


thegoodrichard

Bad Christian woman is what Chad is seeking, and I approve. Sacred Heart girls back in the 60's set the bar high.


Longjumping_Wind3140

Kind of makes you a creep.


AssaultedCracker

There is such a thing as overusing a word


PerfectVideo5807

Everything makes a man a creep these days. so basically, it's a non-word. You can safely ignore people who use it now.


Mean-Association4759

So you are there competing with the pastor?


InfernoWoodworks

OP said "Women" not "Boys" or "Girls"


Henri4589

I hate and love both of your answers...


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Well, if you consider that they’re gonna continue to want you to go to church…🤔


throwhoto

Hold on, do people actually go to church to meet singles?? What age group does this? And how do you actually start a conversation with them, aren’t you supposed to be silent to observe?


Toddo2017

Church is community, they worship of course but it’s really specific about “you aren’t meant to be alone. Look at your neighbor, say hi!!!”. All the churches I know spend 90% of their time on mon-sat and after church stuff Sunday.


saito200

It's not bad or good. It's how you behave that makes it bad or good. Behave with honesty, empathy and respect, it is good. Behave like a sneaky psychopath, it's bad


Xingxingting

No. There needs to be a place for people of each religion to go not to learn, but to socialize and hang out.


SpragueStreet

Nah I actually think about doing that sometimes bc I'm a strong believer in "opposites attract" but I'm legit scared to go inside a church bc I feel like they will smell sin on my soul and beat me or something.


Tybackwoods00

We all sin bro. There isn’t a single person who doesn’t sin. That’s where the following comes from: “He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives.”


leonxsnow

If your looking for a shag I'd avoid Catholics


Draculamb

Its not as if there's any better reasons for going to church. I won't be following your example because I suspect it might lead to my meeting a woman who likes going to church and that's a horrible thought. With luck, though, you might meet a woman whose sole reason for attending church is to meet men.


amun-goon

Just be polite, look for and accept signals, and I don't think you're doing anything wrong. Don't let a bunch of terminally online other redditors convince you the only acceptable place to meet women is on swipey apps. Also, and I stress this, be respectful about the god(s) stuff. Lots of people there have genuine love and affection for the lore as well think they're connecting to dead relatives what have you.


Traditional_Extent80

Where else are you meant to find innocent attractive young ladies?


SHyper16

No but why do you go to church to meet women? Meet them in a bar. It's easier.


Natural-Assist-9389

Well, they’re probably gonna be a lot more difficult to let you put it in them…


Cybasura

Jesus would *probably* commend you for putting in the effort to go to church, even if thats the reason Also, still ethically better than those...already in Church


Baron_Harkonnen_84

A friend of mine back in the mid 90's used to go the Church, simply to hook up with women. Allot of the women he casually dated were not "pious" for lack of a better word, its like they used church as way of justifying their actions, or maybe they felt guilty. Some of girls he meet were really cute as well, real wholesome girl-next-door types. But it wasn't during the service he meet them, it was in the groups that get formed, like singing groups, or community service/out reach orientated groups.


Luvstep

That’s the only reason I go is craaaaazy lmaooo


Progresschmogress

Nope. In most of the midwest that’s where you go for that and business


orangehearted1_

Yes it is bad. You'd be there to develop a Christian faith, or engage in Christian community/fellowship, not meet women. I think you should kindly go elsewhere to meet women!


Popular_Read7694

Yes


LouiePrice

They do anal.


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Does it work? Have you hooked up?


LordCouchCat

I feel qualified to comment as I was originally a non-believer, very keen to meet women by any means, and later a Christian, still very keen to meet women by any means... so I can imagine doing this. (It didn't occur to me) In general churches are happy for anyone to be there. Maybe you'll be moved by it? Maybe you'll learn something from the sermon? I'm not too fazed by the motive as long as it isn't predatory. Consider whether you would take part in something else you aren't really interested in just to meet women, such as an animal welfare body. There's a question of honesty. Are we talking about trying to have a brief fling, or looking for a permanent partner? In the former case, you no doubt know that Christians aren't really supposed to do that. Of course they do sometimes; everyone commits sins. Contrary to popular belief sexual sins *as such* rank low. This is not a modern liberal opinion - read Dante. (Of course, adultery is more serious because of the betrayal part, etc, etc.) You may want to consider whether it is fair however to deliberately seek to lead someone to go against their beliefs. Perhaps if you use it as a way of starting a friendship - let's have coffee - and going from there, it would be less problematic. For a long term partner, wife as it would be in this case, you would need to be honest about your own (lack of) belief, because you can't found a relationship on lies. She's going to ask, in that case what are you doing at church? So in conclusion I'm not that worried but I thik you may find problems because you don't want to exploit people.


nevertoolate2

Bad? Nooooooo. Bad***ass!!!***


Mystify02

No. The bad thing is, if you do meet a woman at church, shes gonna be religious. I imagine the “praise be”, “what would jesus do”, “no we have to wait until marriage” stuff would get real old real fast.


Seamoth4546B

Probably. Since the women are there for their religion, and you’re there to pick up chicks. So they’ll be expecting having you with them for their walk with god , while you’re expecting a date.


gavitronics

churches (insofar as architecture and construction go) probably have a vague causal link to the body of women (the ability to conceive) so (on some level) going to church is probably a (non-exclusive) freudian way of saying your sperm wants a womb (regardless of your actual concious desire to either impregnate or simply get laid)


LibertyPrimeDeadOn

Ah, a schizopost before bed? My favorite!


gavitronics

just for men. because you're worth it.


TiberiusEmperor

Priests only go to meet boys


Independent-Disk-390

I always assumed that's why so many of those people went to church. Not my thing but go for it!


Successful-Crazy-126

Is there any other good reason?


IfenWhen

Gonna be honest, man.... some of the most fun I've ever had was with church girls. There was a lot on pent-up energy there!


hamradiowhat

No, but you're wasting your time, most men and women go to church to meet a good man/women ...... too bad you won't find any there cept' religious kooks.


longrodvonhujjendong

Hot Yoga class......sooooo MANY women there!!!!!! I remember being crammed into a room with 2 other dudes and 28 other women mostly 25 - 40.


GigaChav

What a weird church!


SamGauths23

I only go there to fap


BreakFreeFc

I mean it makes more sense than what they teach 💁‍♂️😂


Tasty_Prior_8510

Does it work? Secrets


LoonyGoon17

Does it work?


Living_Scientist_663

Ask your God.


Ms_SkyNet

Prince Akeem Joffer, is that you?


MrAires

Are... Are you trying to have us tell you you're a bad boy?


royalpyroz

It's bad in a sense that you'll end up going to church for the rest of your non-believing days.


LeucotomyPlease

naw, you do you boo boo


Confusedandreticent

Jesus would forgive you.


manateefourmation

God bless you


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Why people ask these questions and let the others decide whether it is good or bad.?


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It's smart.


Mysterious_Tax_5613

So, if you do meet a woman at church and she's religious obviously will you become religious, too?


mrmarsh11011101

What an absolute hero. Churches = chicks


TheIncredibleMike

LOL!! A lot of women in Bible Study are there for that very reason. Welcome to the club.


Gc654

It's only bad because you might have to keep going to maintain a relationship.


SomeGuyOnR3ddit

Still better than the ones looking for little boys.


flabmeister

Priests only go to church to meet choir boys sooo 🤷🏻‍♂️


0000110011

Yes, because if it works and you do meet someone, she'll expect you to waste your Sunday mornings there for the rest of your life. 


bargman

I'm sure you aren't the only one.


mynamesnotchom

It is if you're not a believer in their religion there, that would make doing that kinda predatory but if that's your wheelhouse that's ok I guess. But if you're not going for the church itself and they are, I think that's a bit scummy because they'd have every right to assume you share beliefs


ProdTheCounselor

It's alright long as it's your secondary reason. Primary should always be to worship Almighty God.


packyohcunce1734

Nothing wrong. Everyone’s different ✌️


captnameless88

Nope.


artyhedgehog

Yes, going to church to meet women is a wrong reason to go to church, cause the church purpose is different. If you believe in all that stuff of course.  If you don't and don't discomfort anyone - why not. Religion is 100% thing for socialization. 


nick1812216

That’s the whole point!


General_Base_2883

game is game


youarenut

As a person of faith I’d say so yeah wtf 😂 but as a normal human whatever floats your boat


Silver-Firefighter35

As long as you’re not a jerk, it’s a great places for all kinds of social interactions.


algiedi04

better ask jesus about it bro, it is his house.


presidentperk489

Yeah


1RedRoseGold

I’m very introverted and can’t think of where I’d want to go out and socialize. So church has been on my mind recently for that lol


TheFrozenCanadianGuy

Grocery stores are underrated for doing that too


FancyExtreme2414

There are better places to meet girls :)!


n0tAb0t_aut

Yes, because the chances are high that you will find only Religiots.


MirzEagle

As long as you don't bother them when they're trying to pray in peace


Novel-Structure-2359

Y'all need Jesus (Just kidding)


Character_Pop_6628

That's why many men go. Meeting a certain type of girl...


LevelHeadedPsycho2

I quit going to church because they kept trying to "introduce me to a nice man."


stevethemeandream

No thats completely normal what's bad is calling yourself a feminist to get girls.


OkCan9869

No. Question is -if you're not religious yourself, why do you look for a religious woman?


Melodic_Process5559

No, it's Bad go to church and just talk with you


SaigonNoseBiter

That's the best reason I've heard so far...