Should Christians use Tinder?

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Tinder has nearly 4 million paid subscribers, making it one of the most popular dating apps around.  A quick swipe left or right allows users to quickly scroll through dozens of profiles at a time and choose who they want to connect with.  Its ease of use has given it something of a reputation as a 'hook-up' tool but some Tinder dates have also led to  marriage.  So is Tinder off-limits for Christians? Jefferson Bethke and his wife Alyssa weigh in on the good and the bad when it comes to this popular dating app: 

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