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Response to Robert Morey’s "Tough Love’ Lecture
Dr. Robert Morey directed me to his lecture “Tough Love.” The general theme of the lecture is that appeasement is not an effective solution to terrorism. As far as it goes, I certainly agree with that general theme. Moreover, there are certainly some true statements in the lecture, such as that the position of Christians…
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Confucianism, Islam, and Christianity – One Point of Contrast
Qin Shi Huang (260 – 210 BC) is the most prominent of the Chinese emperors. He united China through conquest, began the Great Wall of China, and had the Terra Cotta warriors built. He’s significant to Confucianism – and especially the textual transmission of Confucius’ works – because toward the end of his reign he…
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The Eaten Verse of the Quran – A Shia Fabrication?
I recently had an interesting exchange with a Muslim who insisted that the Quran has been perfectly preserved. I pointed out that according to at least one hadith, one verse of the Quran was eaten. The Muslim responded that I should not believe what he claimed was a Shia fabrication. The relevant hadith can be…
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Dr. Adam Francisco – Understanding Islam
Modern Reformation has posted a couple of videos from Dr. Adam Francisco on “Understanding Islam.” (Part 1)(Part 2). It is fairly rudimentary material, but it may be a useful introduction for folks who think they probably have a good sense of what Islam is, from watching the news. -TurretinFan To God be the Glory!
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Response to Zakir Hussain regarding Song of Solomon’s
The fourth and final prophecy that Zakir Hussain used in his recent debate with Dr. White is the fact (in the linked mp3, see 24:40 – 30:40) that there is a description of a beloved one in Song of Solomon. Mr. Hussain quotes in part, but we will quote the whole description: Song of Solomon 5:9-16What is…
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Jesus – The Prophet Like Moses – Response to Zakir Hussain
The third prophecy that Zakir Hussain used in his recent debate with Dr. White is the fact (in the linked mp3, see 13:19 – 24:40) that God promised to give another prophet like Moses. This was indeed a prophecy given first to Moses: Deuteronomy 18:15 The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet…
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Responding to Zakir Hussain’s "Land of Canaan" Argument
The second prophecy that Zakir Hussain used in his recent debate with Dr. White is the fact (in the linked mp3, see 12:40 – 13:19) that God promised to give the land of Canaan to the descendants of Abraham. This was indeed a prophecy given first to Abraham (then called Abram): Genesis 15:18-21In the same…
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Responding to Zakir Hussain’s "Great Nation" Argument
The first prophecy that Zakir Hussain used in his recent debate with Dr. White is the fact (in the linked mp3, see 8:50 – 12:40) that God promised to make Ishmael into a great nation. This was indeed a prophecy given first to Abraham: Genesis 17:20And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I…
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Early Muslim/Christian Debate – a Proto Two Kingdoms Apologetic
The Letter of Mor Yuhannon [John] (d. 649), the Patriarch, Concerning the discussion which he had with the Amir of the Mhaggraye, provides for us one of the earliest records of debates between Christians and Muslims. A complete translation can be found at the following link (link). It’s worth noting that in the discussion Mor…
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Horton’s Comments on Islam or E2K?
“… it’s a good thing that we no longer live in an era where Christianity is a culture.” I saw that Michael Horton had posted a series of three videos (about 15 minutes total) purportedly on Islam, in association with the “White Horse Inn.” (part 1, part 2, part 3) I offer the following by…