{"product_id":"disposable-when-dating-is-not-loving-your-neighbor","title":"Disposable: When Dating Is Not Loving Your Neighbor","description":"Disposable: When Dating is Not Loving Your Neighbor…exposes the root of selfishness pervading the dominant dating culture of today and offers a better way to find love in the 21st century….Johnson’s work is a must-read for anyone, Christian or otherwise, who is pursuing a romantic relationship.\n-BlueInk Review (starred review)\n\nJohnson’s prose is polished, powerful, and to-the-point. His observations about the defects of the current dating scene are spot-on, and his faith-based ideas on how to mitigate them are clear and well defined….A dating guide that will enlighten, encourage, and instruct Christian readers.\n-Kirkus Reviews\n\nWhat if almost everything you’ve heard about dating and relationships is wrong?\n\nWhat if it’s really not about techniques or methodologies that promise success in finding that special someone?\n\nAre you tired of the dominant dating culture where people are considered disposable?\n\nDisposable explains that culture, which is based on selfishness, and draws a stark contrast between the selfishness of dating and the love called for by the great commandments, in particular, the commandment to love our neighbor. Disposable shows that these commandments would have us make friendship the basis of our relationships, including romantic ones. A historical review of marriage-minded relationships includes a discussion of how dating arose, how it evolved, and how friendship got shortchanged in the process. Practical suggestions are made for singles, and everyone is encouraged to embrace friendship—rather than selfishness—as the better basis for relationships. Thought-provoking questions are presented at the end of each chapter, which can be used for individual reflection and\/or group discussion.\n\nDisposable will challenge your thinking about dating and give you a heart-check on what really counts in relationships.\n\nDisposable is suitable for younger adults trying to understand the dominant dating culture as well as for older adults trying to make sense of their past.\n\napprox. 38,000 words\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1732508402\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.1732508402.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Johnson, Daniel E.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is a well used but readable copy. Integrity of the book is still intact with no missing pages. May have notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45489826267313,"sku":"RDV.1732508402.A","price":8.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/1732508402-0.jpg?v=1746206132","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/disposable-when-dating-is-not-loving-your-neighbor","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}