- David Wood (Christian apologist)
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David Wood Residence New York Religion Christian Denomination Non-denominational Christianity Spouse Marie Children 3 David Wood is a Christian apologist activist, preacher and professional speaker on comparative religions.[1][2] Wood is an evangelical missionary who generally engages in debates against muslims or atheists, and also lectures on philosophy.[3][4] Wood has degrees in philosophy and biology and is currently pursing a Ph.D. in the philosophy of religion. He is also a member of the Society of Christian Philosophers.[5][6][7] Wood has been in over two dozen public debates with muslims and atheists.[8]
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Career
David Wood is a former atheist who now challenges[9] and debates atheists such as John W. Loftus, and several muslims; usually in a public hall or in front of a university audience.[10][11][12][13] David Wood was arrested outside Dearborn, Michigan after preaching at an Arab festival and being charged with a misdemeanor of disturbing the peace, but was later acquitted.[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] Wood has witten polemics against atheists such as Richard Carrier which he titled "Good 'n' Senseless Without God: A Critical Review of Richard Carrier's New Book, Sense & Goodness Without God".[22] Wood was invited on the ABN (TV station) on several shows, in inter-religious discussions against atheism and Islam, where among other things he regularly appears on the Aramaic Broadcasting Network.[23] He has also written journals against the atheist activist Dan Barker whilst a leader of the Acts 17 Apologetics Ministry.[24] David Wood was also a stern opponent of the proposed ground zero mosque, stating that the mosque is not a tribute to honour the victims families, but rather a symbol of Islamic victory; stating that the Cordoba House was named so in memory of the Islamic cross-continental conquest of the Caliphate of Córdoba.[25][26] Wood disagreed with pastor Terry Jones attempts in the Quran burning, and compared it to the Uthman Qur'an burning.[27]
Debates and lectures
- David Wood vs. Ali Ataie: Which is the true religion?[12]
- David Wood vs. John W. Loftus: Does God Exist?
- Jalal Abualrub vs. Wood: Does the Trinity make sense?
- Seymour vs. Wood: Was Muhammad a true Prophet?
- Adnan Rashid vs. David Wood: The Satanic Verses
- Bassan Zawadi vs. Wood: Is Islam True?
- Farhan Qureshi vs. David Wood: Can We Trust the Qur'an?
- Osama Abdallah vs. David Wood: Was Muhammad a True Prophet?
- David Wood vs. Sami Zaatari: Is Christianity a Religion of Peace?
- Sami Zaatari vs. David Wood: Is Islam a Religion of Peace?
- Ehteshaam Gulam vs. David Wood: Was Christ really crucified?
- Anjem Choudary vs David Wood: Would sharia help the west?
See also
References
- ^ The Anti-Muslim Machine an evangelical pastor named David Wood is passionate about proselytizing to Muslims, Wood’s expertise is Christian apologetics, the practice of arguing unbelievers into faith.
- ^ David Wood
- ^ The American Evangelical Christian/Muslim Debate Series
- ^ Conversation between Shadid Lewis and David Wood
- ^ History of Dawah Al-Tareekh, (2009) Volume 2, Adam Irshan Abd'Qani
- ^ Amazon.com: Who Was Muhammad? The Christian and Muslim Perspectives (Ali Ataie vs. David Wood): Ali Ataie, David Wood, Moderated by Saad Siddiqui: Movies & TV
- ^ Arab Detroit News David Wood, an evangelical from New York Detroit Free Press Re-print
- ^ Evidence for God: 50 Arguments for Faith from the Bible, History, Philosophy By William A. Dembski, Michael R. Licona
- ^ An Open Debate Challenge to Shabir Ally, Jamal Badawi, and Zakir Naik
- ^ battle of religions Retrieved 26 January 2011
- ^ Rebuttal to David Wood
- ^ a b Big list of Christian Vs. Muslim debates This article contains links to several David Wood video debates
- ^ Debates Look At Islam, Christianity Daily Press (Virginia) newspaper
- ^ Dearborn attorney holds rally The Arab American News
- ^ Jury acquits 4 arrested for behavior at Arab fest Associated Press re-print
- ^ Dispute in Dearborn Christianity Today magazine
- ^ Is this America? Christian activists arrested in Dearborn just for showing up at Arab Festival
- ^ Wood is cuffed retrieved 22 January 2011
- ^ Wood not guilty of incitement By Sean Delaney, Press & Guide Newspapers
- ^ Wood in Michigan Baptist Press, Christian News
- ^ Four Christians were arrested World Net Daily
- ^ On the Deceptions of David Wood
- ^ MUST SEE ISLAMIC TV MINISTRY: Promoting ABN (The Aramaic Broadcasting Network) at ABNsat.com « The Religion of Conquest
- ^ Defending the Resurrection By Ed James Patrick Holding
- ^ Face Off over Islamic Center CBS news
- ^ Mosque plans near Ground Zero By Pittsburgh Tribine-Review
- ^ Original Quran-Burning Took Place in the Mid-Seventh Century CNS News Cybercast News Service
External links
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- Christian apologists
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