A pro-family activist says it appears the dating site eHarmony is more concerned about potential court costs than standing up for Biblical values.

 

The website eHarmony.com was founded by Dr. Neil Clark Warren and has been known for providing resources to strengthen long-term relationships and marriages. Dr. Warren is a professing Christian who has had several books published by Focus on the Family.
 
Recently, eHarmony agreed to begin matching same-sex couples. That decision was part of a New Jersey lawsuit settlement. Three years ago, a homosexual filed a lawsuit against eHarmony, claiming he was the victim of discrimination when the company refused to accept his advertisement for a same-sex partner.

 

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That lawsuit resulted in a state investigation into the dating service, which was spearheaded by the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights. Peter LaBarbera is president of Americans for Truth about Homosexuality and says Christians need to respond.
 
"Tell them that this is a terrible decision, and we hope this is going to hurt their bottom line," he notes. "Again, this is a time of testing for Christians, and you've got to stand and defend truth. American freedom will die if we let it be driven down to nothing by the courts."
 
As part of the settlement, eHarmony will pay $50,000 in court costs. The homosexual who filed the complaint will receive $5,000, and eHarmony will also hire a media consultant to better reach the homosexual marketplace.

 

 

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