Being single in China isn't easy. The population is already lopsided as the result of the one-child only policy. Men will soon outnumber women by 30 million. 30 MILLION. That's like the states of Texas and Colorado being filled with nothing but bachelors. Add to that the expectation of parents and grandparents to marry and produce an heir to carry on the family name, yet with little being spoken of in families about the way to go about it all. It's akin to the blind leading the blind. No wonder our university students are so curious about it all. Many of them have never even been on a date. When they finally do find love, they take it so seriously that their well-being rides the wave of the relationship. If it crashes, so do they - literally. Many jump from windows. Some take pills. Either way, their lack of coping skills leaves them defenseless and all too quick for a surrender.
Our fellowship has noticed that even among believers, there is an alarming level of ignorance about approaching a romantic relationship from a Truthful point of view. Many of our like-minded friends aren't even aware that we are not supposed to be unequally yoked.
As we have discovered how vast this void is, we have begun to talk about discussing this on one of our Tuesday nights. Tomorrow has been designated the first of these talks in which we highlight something that seems to be on the minds of many and yet, has not been given proper attention. We are calling it, "Single and Serving." It will provide a chance for anyone to come and be a part of group discussions. Some groups are led by singles like me, and others are led by couples who have enjoyed healthy and stable marriages for years -- even decades.
Our hope is that people will be able to ask questions and receive counsel that is Word-centered and that their understanding of earthly love will be broadened by a greater picture of eternal union. Please remember us. It will be an important night. Many (students) who have heard about it are eager to attend, with a good number coming for the first time in their entire lives.
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