Religion is frequently a matter of inheritance rather than investigation. For many, faith consists of a collection of traditions passed down through generations, seldom subjected to the rigors of historical or textual scrutiny. However, when the primary sources of Islam and Christianity are placed in direct dialogue, a series of logical and theological crossroads emerge. This tension is often referred to as the Islamic Dilemma—a specific logical trap where the Quran’s own verses appear to undermine its authority by validating the very scriptures that contradict its core message. The following takeaways distill high-impact theological debates, highlighting the inconsistencies that arise when believers move beyond modern commentaries and engage directly with the claims of their own texts. 1. The Uncreated Nature of Jesus (The “Word” Paradox) A central pivot point in this interfaith dialogue is the ontological status of Jesus. While standard Islamic teaching classifies Jesus as a mere human prophet,… read more
objective morality
Is there any such thing as objective morality or is everyone free to just set and follow personal moral standards? If there is no objective morality why should habitual liars or anyone for that matter, be expected to speak the truth, always or even almost always? If the rightness or wrongness of acts, motives/attitudes depend on how individuals feel then morality is hopelessly subjective and everyone has a right to do as one pleases. Objective morality rescues us from this dilemma. But what is meant by objective morality? The ‘objective’ in objective morality simply means independent of any particular person’s feelings and value judgments on the moral issue in question. As Philosopher Paul Copan says “…morality is objective in that it isn’t a function of individual or cultural preferences, opinions, or responses. Morality is objective in that it is recognized and discovered rather than invented by humans.†(“True for you… read more
