Atheism vs. Islam debates
There have been few atheism vs. Islam debates.
Although Islam is a major religion with many adherents, in Islamic societies tolerance for atheists is rare (see also: Atheism vs. Islam).[2]
In the Western World, there have been a few notable public debates between atheists and Muslims, but there have not been many. The atheist Lawrence Krauss debated Muslim Hamza Tzortzis about the existence of God.[3] Also, the atheists Christopher Hitchens debated Muslim Tariq Ramadan and the debate topic was "Is Islam a religion of peace?".[4] As noted above, there have been incidences of Muslim extremists attacking critics of Islam in the Western World so many atheists may be reluctant to engage in high profile atheism vs. Islam debates.
When Muslim apologists debate atheists about the existence of God, they usually employ the Kalam cosmological argument which is an argument for the existence of God developed in the Islamic world.
See also
External links
- Atheist Lawrence Krauss vs. Muslim Hamza Tzortzis debate
- Atheist Christopher Hitchens and Muslim Tariq Ramadan Debate: Is Islam a Religion of Peace?
Other atheism vs. Islam debates on YouTube:
Notes
- ↑ 5 facts about the Muslim population in Europe by Conrad Hackett, Pew Forum, November 17, 2015
- ↑ Ex-Muslim atheists are becoming more outspoken, but tolerance is still rare, The Economist
- ↑ Lawrence Krauss Vs Hamza Tzortzis
- ↑ Atheism vs Islam Debate - Christopher Hitchens vs Tariq Ramadan
