Does Belief in the Trinity Necessitate Shirk ( Polytheism )? ( Rebuttals - 3 of 4 )

Is Christianity monotheistic or polytheistic? Does the Trinity make sense? Representing the Muslim perspective was Adnan Rashid: Brother Adnan is a public speaker, debater and activist. He is presently studying history at university of London. Adnan is a senior researcher for the Hittin Institute and has received popularity through his debates with a number of Christian clergy. He is presently serving as a Khateeb at a West London mosque and has appeared on a number of radio programmes to represent Islam and Muslims. He specializes in the history of Islamic civilization, Sciences, numismatics, ancient manuscript and antiques. He is a public speaker with an experience of delivering presentations on Islamic topics in a number of universities. Adnan Rashid comes from a family of renowned scholars of Islam: his great grandfarher ( Shiekh Minhajuddin Bin Sirajuddin ). Representing the Christian side was Dr. James White: Dr. James is the director of Alpha and Omega Ministries, a Christian apologetics organization based in Phoenix , Arizona . He is a professor, having taught Greek, Systematic Theology, and various topics in the field of apologetics. He is also a critical consultant for the Lockman Foundation's New American Standard Bible. He has authored or contributed to more than twenty books, including The King James Only Controversy, The Forgotten Trinity, The Potter's Freedom, and The God Who Justifies. The Topic of Debate: Does Belief in the Necessitate Shirk ( Polytheism )? Adnan Rashid vs. Dr. James White (www.AOMin.org) (Westbourne Park Baptist Church, London, UK 11th November 2008)