I. Introduction: The Art of Disagreeing Deeply Interfaith dialogue is frequently reduced to a polite exchange of platitudes or a superficial clash of “proof texts.” However, when pursued with intellectual rigor, these conversations reveal a fundamental epistemic conflict. The impasse often lies in the fact that two people can use the same words to describe entirely different realities. To understand the friction between Islam and Christianity, one must examine the underlying “grammar” of their respective faiths. Central to this is the understanding of the biblical Trinity, illustrating how divergent definitions of justice, personhood, and textual integrity shape the search for truth. II. Takeaway 1: “Textual Variance” is Not “Corruption” A primary point of friction concerns the reliability of the Bible. The Muslim perspective often operates on a “letter-for-letter” benchmark of preservation. Christian apologist Avery argues that for the Christian, preservation is defined by the endurance of the core revelation across… read more
