An online dating company has spent the last few months surveying thousands of single Christians on their experiences in the church.
More than two thirds say they feel “socially anxious” about being single. Many of them say that the pressure to get married from other Christians makes them uncomfortable.
We’re going to talk about this on the Forum.
Have you ever felt the pressure to be in a relationship? Are you happy with your current relationship status?
Are churches too family-focused? What about singles groups? Do they feel patronising?
How do you find someone to marry anyway? Is there an imbalance between guys and girls for young adults in Christian circles? Would you consider online dating or church speed dating nights?
Netsafe is saying that one in five NZ high school students report being cyber-bullied online, or via text message or photographs.
There’s a chance that schools will be given the power to search and seize cell phones and ipads to try and combat cyber-bullying.
What do you think of this idea? Is it going too far? Do you think it would help?
Have you ever been affected by cyber-bullying?
Be part of the conversation on Sunday night from 9pm.
If you missed last week’s Easter special check out the highlights below.
Boy does the new Pope have a big job ahead of him!
On the Forum last Sunday we chatted about the issues the wider church faces and what you'd do if you were the new Pope. What would you chage?
The topic that came up most was gay marriage. Click on the audio to hear what was discussed.
#Facebook #Easter and #Earquakes. That's right. I just hashtagged a post. NOT ON TWITTER OR INSTAGRAM! Whatchoo gonna do about it???
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Enjoy this week's Social Media Monday segment with N-rice and G-eorge.
On the Forum this Sunday we’re asking the question: Where has God been in YOUR life lately?
Maybe you’ve been through something difficult … or maybe you’ve had something really great happen in your life. What have you learnt about God, life and others through your experience?
Where is God in your life right now?
If you missed last week’s show on Lent and addictions you can check out the highlights in the section (scroll down).
On Thursday it’s the 14th of February, so this week on the Forum we’re talking Valentine’s Day.
Are you a fan of Valentine’s Day? Do you look forward to it or is it something that makes you stressed?
What’s the point of dating anyway? Does it have to be about finding a spouse, or can it just be for fun? How do you know when you’ve found ‘the one’?
Do you ever feel like there’s too much pressure to be in a relationship?