Who was Jesus?

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Is Jesus Christ God or just a prophet?
Did He ever claim to be God?
What do the ancient texts tell us?
What do Muslims believe about Jesus? Is he a prophet or more than a prophet?

The Easter Debates: Islam vs Christianity

A truly remarkable series of five debates held at Old Dominion University and the Central Baptist Church in Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Day 3: Who was Jesus?

Representing the Muslim perspective was Sami Zaatari: Sami has written hundreds of articles defending Islam , He runs the website www.muslim-responses.com

He is currently studying literature in London and is working on a book on Jesus' crucifixion.

Representing the Christian side was Nabeel Qureshi: Nabeel is an ex Ahmadi (Qadyani) Christian Apologist who is currently pursuing an MD at Eastern Virginia Medical School.

He has just finished the coursework for his MA in Christian Apologetics at Biola University in CA.
The Topic of Debate: The Case for Islam versus The Case for Christianity: Why We Chose to Leave and Believe?

The Topic of Debate: Was Muhammad a Prophet of God?

Sami Zaatari (www.Youtube.com/SamiZaatari)

Vs.

Nabeel Qureshi (www.Acts17.net)

(Central Baptist Church in Ghent, Sunday, March 23rd 2008)

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The Case for Islam vs. The Case for Christianity: Why We Chose to Leave and Believe?

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Why did I choose Islam?
Why I'm not a Christian?
Why should anybody choose to be a Christian?
Why I'm not a Muslim?

The Easter Debates: Islam vs Christianity

A truly remarkable series of five debates held at Old Dominion University and the Central Baptist Church in Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Day 2: The Case for Islam versus The Case for Christianity: Why We Chose to Leave and Believe?

Representing the Muslim perspective was Brother Shadid Lewis, Brother Shadid is a revert to Islam, He has his certification in Comparative Religion from the Islamic Research and Propagation Center.

He has studied the Sciences of the Qur'an at the American Open Islamic University in Fairfax , Virginia

He is a member of the Muslim Dawah Initiative its formed of members from the Muslim community with experience in public speaking, apologetics, polemics, research and community work.

He is currently serves as President of the Hampton Mosque and Islamic Center in Virginia, USA.

Representing the Christian side was Nabeel Qureshi: Nabeel is an ex Ahmadi (Qadyani) Christian Apologist who is currently pursuing an MD at Eastern Virginia Medical School.

He has just finished the coursework for his MA in Christian Apologetics at Biola University in CA.

The Topic of Debate: The Case for Islam versus The Case for Christianity: Why We Chose to Leave and Believe?

Shadid Lewis (www.Youtube.com/MrIslamAnswersback)

vs.

Nabeel Qureshi (www.Acts17.net)

(Old Dominion University, Saturday March 22nd 2008)

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Sami Zaatari vs Dr James White: 'Jesus: Divine Son of God or Great Prophet of Allah?'

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Is Jesus God?
Did Jesus ever claim to be God?
Does the Bible teach that Jesus is God?

What do Muslims believe about Jesus? Is he a prophet or more than a prophet?

Representing the Muslim perspective was Sami Zaatari: Sami has written hundreds of articles defending Islam

He runs the website www.muslim-responses.com

He is currently studying literature in London and is working on a book on Jesus' crucifixion.

Representing the Christian side was Dr. James White: Dr. James is the director of Alpha and Omega Ministries, a Christian apologetics organization based in Phoenix , Arizona .

He is a professor, having taught Greek, Systematic Theology, and various topics in the field of apologetics.

He is also a critical consultant for the Lockman Foundation's New American Standard Bible.

He has authored or contributed to more than twenty books, including The King James Only Controversy, The Forgotten Trinity, The Potter's Freedom, and The God Who Justifies.

The Topic of Debate: Is Jesus: Divine Son of God or Great Prophet of Allah?

Sami Zaatari (www.Youtube.com/SamiZaatari)

vs.

Dr. James White ( http://www.aomin.org/)

(Twynholm Baptist Church, London, UK on 13th November 2008)

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Public Debate: Is Jihad Justifiable? Sami Zaatari vs Alan Craig

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Public Debate: Is Jihad Justifiable? Sami Zaatari vs Alan Craig

by Muslim Debate Initiative (http://www.thedebateinitiative.com/)

In the current political climate, with the war going on in Afghanistan, political instability in the middle East, and multiple insurgencies against occupation and oppression on-going throughout the Muslim world, what is the correct response to this for Muslims who affirm belief in the Quran?

Does Islam command a blindly violent approach, or does it command passivity? Are there only two options? Is the Quranic concept of Jihad the reason for the suffering and predicament of the Muslim world, as some western critics have claimed, or is it Western materialist foreign policy? Is there another explanation altogether?

Muslim Debate Intiative, proudly presents, a debate between International Muslim speaker, Sami Zaatari, and London Councillor & the Head of the Christian Alliance Party, Alan Craig - on the topic 'Jihad on Trial - Is Jihad justifiable?'.

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Date: 26th October 2009
Time: 6:15pm
Venue: Abrar House, 45 Crawford Place, London

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Atheist vs Muslim Debate: Secularism vs Political Theism

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Part 02:



Debate: "Should God be de-radicalised? - Religion and state in the modern world"

Date: 29 September 2009
Venue: Central London

Speakers: Bob Churchill of the British Humanist Society (http://www.humanism.org.uk/), and Abdullah al Andalusi of the Muslim Debate Initiative (http://www.thedebateinitiative.com/).

In the modern world, religion is seen as a relic of the past, as being unable to deal with contemporary problems, and at worst, being the cause of today's afflictions and problems.

But is this accurate? Is religion the cause of modern day wars, social breakdown and global warming? Isn't it rather the mass industry of materialistically-focused societies producing, and polluting, in mass quantities without regard to the ethical limits we find common in religion? Is public morality in decay due to the secularisation of society? Are wars about Oil and nationalism, rather than religion?but Lastly, can religion provide answers which are fundamentally lacking in Secularism?

Both sides of the debate, both ideological Secular Atheist and ideological Theist, debate the role religion should play in the 21st century in this intellectually stimulating discussion- Should God be de-radicalised?

Speakers:

Bob Churchill

Bob studied Philosophy at the University of Warwick and Queens University, Canada. He worked in communications and marketing, then systems development, before joining the British Humanist Association in January 2008 as the Membership and Web Manager. He now liaises with local humanist groups, manages membership communications, and has been responsible for the BHAs online presence during the Atheist Bus Campaign. He has represented the BHA on radio and television and has discussed philosophy, religion, values and Humanism in public debates and interfaith forums.

Abdullah al Andalusi

Abdullah is a former Christian who embraced Islam at a young age, and has studied Islam in depth since he was 18. He also has an academic background in Computer Science. Abdullah has had a long experience in working for Islamic revival and the establishment of Islamic shariah in the Muslim world.

His activities involve speaking at community centres, universities, colleges and appearances on various TV programmes. He is experienced in debates with Atheists, Secularists and Christians, and has be involved in public and radio debates with Atheists and Christians.

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Debate: God - Delusion or Truth? Muslim vs. Editor of the 'Philosophy Now' Magazine

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The Big Debate: God - Delusion or Truth?

The Debaters:

Rick Lewis is the founder and editor of Philosophy Now, and thereby one of the main initiators of the popular philosophy movement in the English speaking world http://www.philosophynow.org/


Hamza Andreas Tzortzis is a senior researcher and lecturer for iERA. He has participated in debates both at home and internationally with leading academics and intellectuals. Hamza delivers lectures across the world to articulate and shed indispensable light on Islam and its way of life http://www.hamzatzortzis.blogspot.com/

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Debate: A Guide to Humanity: In the Qur'an or New Testament? SUMSA IAW 2009

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Muslim Speaker: Abdullah Kunde
Christian Speaker: Dr. James White

Sydney University Muslim Students Association presents 'Debate: A Guide to Humanity: In the Qur'an or New Testament?' as part of a series of lectures aimed to spread awareness of Islam on campus. For more information visit http://www.sumsa.org.au/iaw09

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