David Wood (Christian apologist)
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David Wood is a Christian apologist activist, preacher and professional speaker on comparative religions. Wood is an evangelical missionary
who generally engages in debates against muslims or atheists, and also lectures on philosophy. 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. Wood has been in over two dozen public debates with muslims and atheists.
, and several muslims; usually in a public hall or in front of a university audience. 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. 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". 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. He has also written journals against the atheist activist Dan Barker
whilst a leader of the Acts 17 Apologetics Ministry. 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
. Wood disagreed with pastor Terry Jones attempts in the Quran burning
, and compared it to the Uthman Qur'an burning.
Missionary
A missionary is a member of a religious group sent into an area to do evangelism or ministries of service, such as education, literacy, social justice, health care and economic development. The word "mission" originates from 1598 when the Jesuits sent members abroad, derived from the Latin...
who generally engages in debates against muslims or atheists, and also lectures on philosophy. 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. Wood has been in over two dozen public debates with muslims and atheists.
Career
David Wood is a former atheist who now challenges and debates atheists such as John W. LoftusJohn W. Loftus
John W. Loftus is an American author who writes about his conversion from ordained minister to atheist. His best known book is Why I Became an Atheist: A Former Preacher Rejects Christianity.-Education and career as a Christian:...
, and several muslims; usually in a public hall or in front of a university audience. David Wood was arrested outside Dearborn, Michigan
Dearborn, Michigan
-Economy:Ford Motor Company has its world headquarters in Dearborn. In addition its Dearborn campus contains many research, testing, finance and some production facilities. Ford Land controls the numerous properties owned by Ford including sales and leasing to unrelated businesses such as the...
after preaching at an Arab festival and being charged with a misdemeanor of disturbing the peace, but was later acquitted. Wood has witten polemics against atheists such as Richard Carrier
Richard Carrier
Richard Cevantis Carrier is an American historian. He is best known for his writings on Internet Infidels, otherwise known as the Secular Web, where he served as Editor-in-Chief for several years....
which he titled "Good 'n' Senseless Without God: A Critical Review of Richard Carrier's New Book, Sense & Goodness Without God". Wood was invited on the ABN (TV station)
ABN (TV station)
ABN is the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's television station in Sydney, New South Wales. The station began broadcasting on November 5, 1956. Its original studios were located in Gore Hill and were in use up until March 2004, when they were co-located with ABC Radio, Radio Australia and...
on several shows, in inter-religious discussions against atheism and Islam, where among other things he regularly appears on the Aramaic Broadcasting Network. He has also written journals against the atheist activist Dan Barker
Dan Barker
Dan Barker is a prominent American atheist activist who served as a Christian preacher and musician for 19 years but left Christianity in 1984.-Biography:...
whilst a leader of the Acts 17 Apologetics Ministry. 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
Caliphate of Córdoba
The Caliphate of Córdoba ruled the Iberian peninsula and part of North Africa, from the city of Córdoba, from 929 to 1031. This period was characterized by remarkable success in trade and culture; many of the masterpieces of Islamic Iberia were constructed in this period, including the famous...
. Wood disagreed with pastor Terry Jones attempts in the Quran burning
2010 Qur'an-burning controversy
The Dove World Quran-burning controversy arose in July 2010, when Terry Jones, the pastor of the Christian Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Florida, U.S., declared he would burn 200 Qurans on the 2010 anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Media coverage resulted in international...
, and compared it to the Uthman Qur'an burning.
Debates and lectures
- David Wood vs. Ali Ataie: Which is the true religion?
- 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 ChoudaryAnjem ChoudaryAnjem Choudary is a British former solicitor, and, before it was proscribed, spokesman for the Islamist group Islam4UK. He is married, has four children, and lives in Ilford, London....
vs David Wood: Would sharia help the west?