Ergun Caner has claimed to participate in many debates, in thirteen countries and dozens of states in the US. Mr. Caner has claimed to debate leaders of world religions, especially Islam. But where is this evidence? When and where did they take place? I am aware that he has backed out of debating (e.g., he nullified a debate with James White on Calvinism after they had an agreement to debate). But where is the evidence of him actually participating in any formal public debate?
Either his claim is true, or he has made them up. If it is true then where is the evidence? If it is a lie, then he needs to quickly man up and confess and repent to the student body of Liberty, as well as the larger Christian orbit of his influence.
For someone who considers himself the "Intellectual Pit Bull of the Evangelical Church" and calls his podcast "Engaging the Cults," it appears that he is all bluster.
Mr. Caner, you can settle this right now and provide evidence in the comments section. It will remain open for you.
What's funny about this issue with Ergun Caner is that Peter Lumpkins had decided that 'manning up' consisted of completely ignoring all criticism. Lumpkins praised Tim Rogers at SBCtoday for blasting James White's criticism of Ergun Caner's credibility, and never once did Tim show how James White was wrong. (Apparently, Christians aren't allowed to criticize other Christians unless they want to fall into the same camp as those dirty muslims).
ReplyDeleteI've no doubt Ergun may have that same attitude. Of course, since Ergun has 'manned up' (I.E. made it a point that he will refuse to respond to such criticism anymore, effectively retreating into his turtle shell for good), I don't think we can expect him to ever own up.
EC has repented (I heard). And Norman Geisler said that EC has done no wrong. I think he will saya "I am sorry."
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