Is Christianity a Religion of Peace? ( David's Opening Statement - 1 of 4 )

Does the Bible really teach terrorism?

Is Christianity a violent religion?

Did Jesus advocate violence in the Bible?

Representing the Muslim perspective was Brother Abdullah al Andalusi: Brother Abdullah a public speaker and activist.

He 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.

Abduallah 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.

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.

He has made hundreds of videos defending Islam on Youtube.

He has debated Christians on Hyde Park Corner for the past 5 years.

Representing the Christian side was Mr. David Wood: David is a former atheist, he converted to Christianity after examining the evidence for Gods existence

He is a Teaching Fellow at Fordham University, where he teaches Philosophical Ethics

He holds degrees in Biology and Philosophy and is coauthor of the book Who Was Jesus? Who Was Muhammad? Two Debates

He runs the website www.AnsweringMuslims.com

The Topic of Debate: Is Christianity a Religion of Peace?

Abdullah al Andalusi

vs.

David Wood

(St Lawrence Church and church centre, London, UK July 16th 2009)

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