Church rules indicate that individuals should only date other witnesses of Jehovah. It is not recommended to date outside the faith; in fact, it is prohibited, although not enforced in all families. Dating someone in secret is considered a deception to the church.

Are Jehovah Witnesses allowed to date?

Dating is for marriage purposes only Jehovahs Witnesses frown upon dating for fun or even flirting with someone youre not married to. Dating is reserved for those who have passed the bloom of youth (1 Corinthians 7:36), a time when people tend to think with their genitals.

Can Jehovah Witness marry a non witness?

Some JWs do date unbelievers. Most (not all) that have done so, stop being JWs after a period of time. A baptised JW will not be excommunicated for dating a non JW, nor for marrying a non JW. However, if they engage in sexual activity outside of marriage and they are not repentant then they will be excommunicated.