Advice for dating a Christian

[One Above All]

Hmm, I'd have said on average you somewhat know the other person after are year or two, YMMV

It was my experience that discussing hot-button topics with someone you hope to have a long-lasting relationship with doesn't work. Not discussing them (within reason; I'll define this in the next paragraph) seemed like the logical option, given the ultimate goal you both share (a relationship).
Obviously, this excludes issues that, if left alone, will destroy the relationship. Religion isn't one of them, unless you're dating a fundy (in which case you're an idiot for seeking a relationship with them, IMO).