Debate is contention in argument. Debating, or arguing, is absolutely necessary to discovering and defending the truth and is not sinful. Debate which honors God always practices intellectual honesty, always reasons logically, always expresses respect for those in authority, and always shows wise restraint and willingness to listen.

Dating is the process of finding a suitable marriage partner. The biblical concept of betrothal is closest to the concept of dating. Some parameters for Christian dating.