Christian - Muslim Relations in a Postmodern Age: The Academic and Experiential Mistrust ( 1 of 4 )

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What is the relationship between Islam and Christianity How do Muslims, Christians view each others holy texts? The relationship between Islam, Christianity and Judaism is definitely a 'live' issue, an issue of contemporary concern. It is an issue of concern in our world Representing the Muslim perspective was attorney Yusuf Ismail; Mr Ismail is presently full-time in the legal profession and is additionally affiliated to the IPCI where he engages in primarily inter-faith discussions and debates with individuals from varying persuasions and religious and political backgrounds. He earned a Bcom law law degree from University of Durban in Westville and a bachelors of law from University Natal He is a part time lecturer in law at Unisa SBL He is heading the interfaith department of the islamic propagation center international on a part time basis. He is primarily involved in discussions focusing on the relevancy of Christianity and Islam in the modern world, discussions on Christian Muslim relations in postmodern society and the challenges of secularism in the 21st century. Mr. Ismail has engaged in regular debates on theological issues with a number of leading christian figures in South Africa such as Dr. Seecombe, Pastor Glenn Schentke and Pastor Bob Benjamin Last year he was instrumental in setting up and coordinating a series of debates between Shabir Ally from Toronto and leading christian apologist from South Africa John Gilchrist. Representing the Christian side was Mr. John Gilchrist: Mr Gilchrist is a practicing attorney, notary and conveyancer who regularly addresses the Institute of Estate Agents in South Africa. Gilchrist is also the editor of Finance and Manage your Home Loan, soon to be republished under the title My Mortgage. He's been engaged in Christian Evangelism in South Africa for the past 35 years He has held debates with figures such as Ahmed Deedat in mid 70s and many numerous Muslim Scholars The Topic of Debate: Christian - Muslim Relations in a Postmodern Age: The Academic and Experiential Mistrust Yusuf Ismail vs. John Gilchrist DVDS of this debate are available. To order your copy email info@ipcisa.com (Gereeformeerde Kerk, South Africa, 5th May 2011) 

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