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Unveiling "Unveiling Islam" – References to the Hadith
One of the points I’ve made in discussing the Caner situation with folks is that Caner’s Muslim critics have focused most of their attention on his oral presentations, rather than on his books. The Caners’ book, Unveiling Islam, has a lot of great material in it. However, a question has been raised about whether the…
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Jamal Jivanjee's Memory
According to Jamal Jivanjee’s current biography (as of May 10, 2010): Growing up in the Columbus Ohio area, Jamal Jivanjee was raised by a devout Shiite Muslim father … and a very conservative Catholic mother … . Jamal’s quest for the truth led him out of Islam and Catholicism, and down some perilous roads, but…
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Jamal Jivanjee's Testimony Regarding Ergun Caner
Jamal Jivanjee is, like Ergun Caner, a real ex-Muslim. He has testified to the fact that he went to the same Muslim “mosque/ masjid” as the Caner family (link to testimony). Some of those supporting Ergun Caner have viewed this as complete vindication of Dr. Caner. There are a couple reasons why it is still…
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Ergun Caner's So-called Apology
People have asked me where they can find the so-called Apology that Ergun Caner offered on his website. It seems to have been removed from his website, though, for the moment, it can be found via Google (link to apology). I have no idea why Dr. Caner removed it from his site. He has not…
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Ergun Caner in San Diego
Ergun Caner was apparently in San Diego, May 1-2, 2010. The following are some thoughts/reflections/comments on what he said at that time. Part I (07:17) As a boy, coming from Turkey, born in Stockholm, Sweden. (07:55) Turkish background, Turkish father-mother, Turkish citizen, we come to America as Muslims. (11:26) I’m the oldest of three sons,…
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Lourdes and other "Worthy of Belief" Fictions
Louis asked: But does your church believe this story [the story of “St. Philomena”] is true? Or are they saying that even if this vision [revelation that Maria Luisa di Gesù, a Roman Catholic nun, claimed she received] is a delusional lie (a false sign or wonder), then it is still “not contrary to the…
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Scripture's Clarity Confirmed Against Smudges – 7/25
Dave Armstrong has posted a series of “25 Short Arguments on the Difficulties of Perspicuity (Clearness of Scripture for Salvation)” (link) from his book “501 Biblical Arguments Against Sola Scriptura: Is the Bible the Only Infallible Authority?” I can see that his list of arguments has received nearly a thousand views, so perhaps it makes…
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Scripture's Clarity Confirmed Against Smudges – 6/25
Dave Armstrong has posted a series of “25 Short Arguments on the Difficulties of Perspicuity (Clearness of Scripture for Salvation)” (link) from his book “501 Biblical Arguments Against Sola Scriptura: Is the Bible the Only Infallible Authority?” I can see that his list of arguments has received nearly a thousand views, so perhaps it makes…
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Scripture's Clarity Confirmed Against Smudges – 5/25
Dave Armstrong has posted a series of “25 Short Arguments on the Difficulties of Perspicuity (Clearness of Scripture for Salvation)” (link) from his book “501 Biblical Arguments Against Sola Scriptura: Is the Bible the Only Infallible Authority?” I can see that his list of arguments has received nearly a thousand views, so perhaps it makes…
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Scripture's Clarity Confirmed Against Smudges – 4/25
Dave Armstrong has posted a series of “25 Short Arguments on the Difficulties of Perspicuity (Clearness of Scripture for Salvation)” (link) from his book “501 Biblical Arguments Against Sola Scriptura: Is the Bible the Only Infallible Authority?” I can see that his list of arguments has received nearly a thousand views, so perhaps it makes…