The surprising answer is yes! Christians should prayerfully weigh any choices that might lead to their being on tinder, but—contrary to what you may have heard—it is not forbidden in the Bible or by later Christian authorities. In fact, some of the greatest saints have been on tinder! Considering their example can help us better understand what we are called to in our own lives.
Polycarp was on tinder!
St. Agnes, too!
St. Lawrence was on tinder! Wow!
St. Eustace, with his family, in a brazen bull!
Christians in Uganda!
And Japan!
Even Joan of Arc!
Now you know!
Matthew Schmitz is deputy editor of First Things.
