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Iranian Convert “Temporarily” Released from PrisonPosted by David Wood - July 3, 2008 on 6:17 pm | In Answering Muslims | No Comments Iranian Christian Mohsen Namvar, tortured and incarcerated for baptizing former Muslims who gave their lives to Jesus Christ, has been temporarily released (with severe injuries due to the tortures inflicted by his Muslim captors). Read more about Brother Mohsen here.
Shabir Ally vs. Jay Smith: Violence in the Qur’an and the BiblePosted by David Wood - July 2, 2008 on 7:29 pm | In Answering Muslims | No Comments Recently, Shabir Ally and Jay Smith debated the topic: "The Qur'an and the Bible: On the Question of Peace." Shabir is (in my opinion at least) Islam's top debater. (For all of you Zakir Naik fans, I simply must point out that Naik refuses to face Christianity's top apologists. Shabir faces them regularly.) Shabir rarely debates Muslim topics, so it was good to see him defending Islam this time. I disagree with his arguments, methodology, and conclusions, but he did a great job presenting them. (Compare Shabir's defense of Islam on the issue of violence with Nadir Ahmed's career-ending performance here.) I think Jay needed a bit more time to rebut Shabir's claims, but Jay did a great job as well. I'd like to see them do two separate debates on this issue: "Is Islam a Religion of Peace" and "Is Christianity a Religion of Peace?" This would allow a fuller discussion. However, this debate serves as a good introduction to the issue.PART ONE: PART TWO: PART THREE:
Jay Smith vs. Shabir Ally Live at 2:30!Posted by David Wood - June 28, 2008 on 11:06 am | In Answering Muslims | No Comments Today at 2:30 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time) viewers can watch Jay Smith debate Shabir Ally on the topic "The Qur'an and the Bible: On the Question of Peace." Jay and Shabir are among Christianity and Islam's greatest debaters, so this should be a powerful exchange of ideas.Watch It Live!
Question for YahyaPosted by David Wood - June 10, 2008 on 1:46 am | In Answering Muslims | No Comments Yahya,As I've said previously, practically everything I've studied in Islam has been from a Sunni perspective. In fact, I know far more about Ahmadi Muslims than I know about Shia Muslims. I was wondering if Shias have the same beliefs about Jesus' last days on earth that Sunnis have. Do you believe that Jesus wasn't crucified? If so, do you believe that Judas took his place? (By "you" I mean Shias in general.) Or are there competing beliefs?
Chicago Billboard Near O’hare AirportPosted by David Wood - June 6, 2008 on 12:44 pm | In Answering Muslims | No Comments Here's a video of a billboard put up by the Islamic Circle of North America.
James White: An Introduction to IslamPosted by David Wood - June 3, 2008 on 11:07 pm | In Answering Muslims | No Comments In this presentation, James introduces Islam, with special attention given to the fact that Islam defines itself in response to Christianity.PART ONE: PART TWO: PART THREE:
Reverend Michael Nazir-AliPosted by David Wood - May 29, 2008 on 12:22 am | In Answering Muslims | No Comments Church of England Row over Muslim ConversionChurch Is Not Doing Enough to Convert UK Muslims, Says Bishop The Islamisation of Britain
Bilal Philips Responds to “Dispatches: Undercover Mosque”Posted by David Wood - May 25, 2008 on 7:16 pm | In Answering Muslims | No Comments I like Bilal Philips (I would love to debate him!), so I was expecting a better response. This was pretty weak. Do any of my Muslim friends know of a good response to the program? I'll put it up for discussion.
Dispatches: Undercover MosquePosted by David Wood - May 23, 2008 on 1:36 pm | In Answering Muslims | No Comments This episode of "Dispatches" won't surprise anyone who actually studies Islam, but it should be quite shocking to Westerners who still think that Islam isn't a threat.PART ONE: PART TWO: PART THREE: PART FOUR: PART FIVE: PART SIX:
Islamic “Thinkers” SocietyPosted by David Wood - May 8, 2008 on 9:23 pm | In Answering Muslims | No Comments If only non-Muslims living in Muslim countries had this sort of freedom!
Another Open Debate Proposal to Jalal AbualrubPosted by David Wood - April 24, 2008 on 12:58 pm | In Answering Muslims | No Comments At the end of our debate in California, Jalal Abualrub challenged me to another debate on Muslim historical methodology. I have since challenged Jalal to a lengthy, detailed debate on Muhammad, but he isn't interested in this topic and format. However, I know that Arabic Christian Perspective is looking for two debaters for some debates to be held in Michigan during a large Muslim rally sometime during the last week of June. I propose the following debate topics to Jalal:(1) "Do Muslim Sources and Methodology Give Us the Truth about Muhammad?" (2) "Do Christian Sources and Methodology Give Us the Truth about Jesus?" These topics seem to coincide with Jalal's original challenge. I hope he's willing to participate. If so, I'll post the info here, and we can begin discussing a format. Come, my Muslim friends. Let us debate one another, in the name of the truth.
An Open Debate Proposal to Jalal AbualrubPosted by David Wood - April 15, 2008 on 1:48 pm | In Answering Muslims | No Comments Yesterday, I got back from two debates in California. James White and I both debated Muslim scholar Jalal Abualrub. Jalal was a pleasure to work with, and he even generously gave me copies of his books after our debate. Of course, these debates can become quite heated; nevertheless, I see no reason for this to strain relations between Christians and Muslims dedicated to weighing and examining evidence.During our debate, Jalal mentioned that he didn't have enough time to present all of the information he wanted to share. I sympathize completely. "Is Muhammad a Prophet?" is a very broad topic, and a two-hour debate barely allows us to scratch the surface. Jalal's comment made me realize that such a broad topic requires a lengthier debate. With this in mind, I make the following proposal. I understand that Arabic Christian Perspective would like to host two debates in San Diego in July. Both debates have to do with salvation. The first debate could be called something like "Can We Be Saved Through Islam?" The second debate would have to do with salvation in Christianity. Since Jalal challenged the historical evidence for Christianity during our debate, I would suggest something like "Did Jesus Die by Crucifixion?" The second debate is fairly narrow, so a standard debate would suffice. However, the debate on Islam is going to be quite broad, which means that Jalal will most likely want a longer format. I see no reason why the debate couldn't be broken up into three parts that will take place over an afternoon and an evening, giving both debaters ample time to present our material. The format could run as follows: PART ONE--1:30 P.M. JALAL: One-Hour Opening Statement DAVID: One-Hour Opening Statement BREAK UNTIL 4:30 P.M. PART TWO--4:30 P.M. JALAL: Twenty-Minute First Rebuttal DAVID: Twenty-Minute First Rebuttal JALAL: Twenty-Minute Second Rebuttal DAVID: Twenty-Minute Second Rebuttal BREAK UNTIL 7:00 P.M. PART THREE--7:00 P.M. Thirty-Minute Crossfire on the Evidence for Islam Thirty-Minute Crossfire on the Evidence against Islam JALAL: Ten-Minute Conclusion DAVID: Ten-Minute Conclusion Forty Minutes Q&A This will certainly take far more patience and dedication from the viewers than a standard two-hour debate. However, the rewards would be tremendous. The debate would be far more thorough, and loose ends will be tied up. I have one further thought. Jalal told me in an email before our last debate that he would rather speak second. Arabic Christian Perspective insisted that he go first, since it is standard debate procedure for the affirmative position to go first. However, if Jalal would rather go second, I will ask Arabic Christian Perspective to give him this opportunity. Though I understand why the affirmative position is supposed to go first, I also understand why a Muslim would want to get the last word on a topic so close to his heart. I have no objections to giving Jalal this opportunity. I am notifying Jalal of this debate proposal, and I hope to post his response soon.
I Finally Agree with an Atheist! (Or Was It Simply His Cool British Accent?)Posted by David Wood - April 5, 2008 on 6:17 pm | In Answering Muslims | No Comments Someone recently posted a link to this video in the comments section. British critics certainly have a way of putting things eloquently and forcefully.
Debate AnnouncementPosted by David Wood - April 2, 2008 on 6:13 pm | In Answering Muslims | No Comments Attention California! Anyone in the greater Los Angeles area is invited to two debates on April 12th. The topics are "Is Muhammad a Prophet?" (Jalal Abualrub vs. David Wood) and "Does the Bible Teach that Jesus Is God?" (James White vs. Jalal Abualrub).
Jay Smith on Geert Wilders’s “Fitna”Posted by David Wood - March 30, 2008 on 5:24 pm | In Answering Muslims | No Comments
Geert Wilders’s “Fitna”Posted by David Wood - March 28, 2008 on 9:29 pm | In Answering Muslims | No Comments As you can see in my previous post, Live Leak has removed the video due to death threats from Muslims (who are upset that Islam is being portrayed as violent and intolerant). Here's the same video on Google Video. I suspect it will be removed soon due to further death threats.
Geert Wilders’s “Fitna” FilmPosted by David Wood - March 27, 2008 on 7:01 pm | In Answering Muslims | No Comments This film is pretty intense. While watching it, keep in mind that many Muslims are not like the ones in the film. Muhammad's message was very inconsistent, which allows modern Muslims to "pick and choose" which verses to follow. Some will follow Muhammad's more peaceful, earlier revelations, from the time when he was a persecuted prophet in Mecca. But his later revelations are still a part of Islam, as this frightening video demonstrates.
The Easter Debates: Christianity vs. IslamPosted by David Wood - March 3, 2008 on 10:09 pm | In Answering Muslims | No Comments Anyone near the Tidewater, Virginia area might be interested in the following debate series: Friday, March 21st 7:00 - James White vs. Nadir Ahmed "Can We Trust What the New Testament Says about Jesus and the Gospel?" Old Dominion University, MGB 102 Saturday, March 22nd 2:30 - David Wood vs. Sami Zaatari "Was Muhammad a Prophet of God?" Old Dominion University, MGB 102 7:00 - Shadid Lewis vs. Nabeel Qureshi "The Case for Islam versus The Case for Christianity: Why We Chose to Leave and Believe" Old Dominion University, MGB 102 Sunday, March 23rd 2:30 - David Wood vs. Shadid Lewis "Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?" Central Baptist Church in Ghent 6:00 - Nabeel Qureshi vs. Sami Zaatari "Who Was Jesus?" Central Baptist Church in Ghent For more info, visit the Acts 17 website.
The Cartoon Controversy Returns (Part Two)Posted by David Wood - February 16, 2008 on 9:45 pm | In Answering Muslims | No Comments In response to a Muslim plot to assassinate one of the cartoonists who criticized Islam for being violent and intolerant, seventeen Danish newspapers have reprinted the cartoon. In an attempt to show that it is wrong to portray Islam as violent and intolerant, Muslims have responded by rioting and burning property.Danish Youths Riot for Sixth Night, Several Arrests Gaza Protest over Danish Cartoons Pakistan Cartoon Protesters Burn Danish PM Effigy Islamic Group Warns of "Bigger Conflict" over Denmark Cartoon
Geert Wilders and His Islam FilmPosted by David Wood - February 14, 2008 on 3:05 pm | In Answering Muslims | No Comments Geert Wilders, member of the Dutch Parliament, is currently making a film criticizing Islam. If it's accurate, it will be a great benefit to the world.TEASER FOR WILDERS'S FILM: GEERT WILDERS DISCUSSES THE FILM (PART ONE): GEERT WILDERS DISCUSSES THE FILM (PART TWO): I guess the only question remaining is this: "What's up with Geert's hair?"
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