Can Christianity and Islam Tolerate Each Other? ( Jay's Opening Statement - 2 of 4 )

Does Islam tolerate other Beliefs? Is Christianity a Tolerant Religion? Does Christianity tolerate other Beliefs? Is Islam a Tolerant Religion? Representing the Muslim perspective was Sami Zaatari: Sami has written hundreds of articles defending Islam He is a member of the Muslim Dawah Initiative its formed of members from the Muslim community with experience in public speaking, apologetics, polemics, research and community work. He runs the website www.muslim-responses.com Sami is currently studying literature in London and is working on a book on Jesus' crucifixion. Representing the Christian side was Mr. Jay Smith, a Ph.D. candidate in Islamic studies at Brunel University in London. He has participated in many debates that have included distinguished opponents such as Benazir Bhuto, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan. The Topic of Debate: Can Christianity and Islam Tolerate Each Other? A Question of Absolute Truth Sami Zaatari (www.muslim-responses.com) vs. Jay Smith (www.debate.org.uk) (Gunnersbury Baptist Church, West London, UK 5th February 2011)