THE DEBATE VIEWER

The concept of God

The speakers defend different accounts of God and challenge the other's account. The exchange includes arguments about divine unity and love.

McMaster University · March 2002

DEBATE RECORDING

KEEP THE QUESTION IN VIEW

Does the criticism address what the other speaker actually affirms, or a definition the speaker rejects?

Compare the assertion, its supporting reason and the response.

IN THIS EXCHANGE

10 sections · 13 passages.

SECTION 1

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The Concept of God in Islam and Christianity March 15, 2002 William Lane Craig vs. Shabir Ally

McMaster University, Canada - March 2002

Introduction

First Statement Dr. Craig

First Statement Mr. Ally

Second Statement Dr. Craig

Second Statement Mr. Ally

Third Statement Dr. Craig

Third Statement Mr. Ally

Final Statement Dr. Craig

Final Statement Mr. Ally

THE QUESTION UNDERNEATH

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Identify the claim, the reason and the reply.

PREPARE BEFORE YOU DEBATE

Study the questions underneath.

Does the Trinity mean three gods?

One God, eternally Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

How can Christians defend the Trinity to a Muslim neighbour?

Confess one God clearly and explain the real disagreement.

Do Christians and Muslims mean the same thing by Jesus?

Shared names do not remove the decisive question of his identity.

How do we defend the faith without becoming combative?

Christ is Lord; our witness should be truthful, gentle and clear.

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