Slog - Comments on Repenthouse http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_company_you_keep The Christian dating website BigChurch.com is owned and operated by Various, Inc., a "social networking giant," which itself is owned and operated by Penthouse Media Group—which also owns and operates AdultFriendFinder.com, Bondage.com, and Penthouse.com. Wired's sex columnist, the terrific Regina Lynn, who writes... It's not like BigChurch isn't about sex. It's just more subtle than a site that's explicitly aimed at swingers. BigChurch's function is to connect people whose concepts of sex are tied so closely to faith and doctrine that it can be difficult to meet potential partners in more traditional settings. Many people who identify as Christians have... Copyright 2008 Fri, 23 May 2008 09:23:58 -0800 Fri, 23 May 2008 13:28:25 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Mike of Renton I thought that at least half the point of going to church was to meet people like you. I guess they have to go online to be able to talk about sex since they can't do it at church.

]]> Mike of Renton http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_company_you_keep#c1030622 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_company_you_keep#c1030622 Religion Fri, 23 May 2008 09:51:48 -0800 Comment by Fnarf Just click on the toilet stall door for the "men seeking men" section.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_company_you_keep#c1030672 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_company_you_keep#c1030672 Religion Fri, 23 May 2008 10:37:10 -0800 Comment by Sara At least they're open about being a Christian service- E-Harmony doesn't claim to be an Evangelical Christian organization, but they have very close ties to the James Dobson and Focus on the Family.

Big surprise then, that E-Harmony will not match gay couples.

E-Harmony also won't match those who have ever had a "mental disorder", including depression.

]]> Sara http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_company_you_keep#c1031394 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_company_you_keep#c1031394 Religion Fri, 23 May 2008 13:28:25 -0800