Ok, I will attempt to clarify it as much I can.
If she is a Christian, and inexperienced in dating, it will most likely be one of those situations where she will think that taking it very slow and almost non-physical, is the best and only way to approach dating. She might mean well, but she really doesn't understand game, or have a choice wether she will like you more in the future or less. All she might know is that she's not as much into guy as she is when she first meets them. I have a friend who is that way. And guys tend to lose interest soon.
In this case, she might be open to you showing physical affection, but because you think she's a prude or too much of a good girl, don't make an attempt; then all of a sudden, she has lost interest, and won't even know why. This is an all too common scenario.
So what to do? I say just escalate, even if its very slow and minimal steps, like holding her hand, putting your hand on her shoulder. Touching her hair, and yes, kissing. No need to grope, touch her in her R rated and X rated areas or try to bed her. YOu just need to make it clear, through physical affection, that you are interested, and more importantly, you want to find out wether she is interested or not. And don't for a minute fall for the "I think all relationships should start with a friendship as a foundation" argument. Because if she says that, she probably believes it; unlike some women who say that, but have no problem jumping into bed if they like the guy. Not with her, as an inexperienced one, she will actuallly say it, and not realizing that is not how this stuff works.
About kissing being too soon. Just a reminder, in the words of a wise man: "He who hesitates, masturbates."
Get to work, and please report back. :yes: