Joshua Sijuwade

In this thought-provoking discussion, Dr. Joshua Sijuwade, a philosopher specializing in theism, engages with Julius Weinberg, a physician-educator and trustee of the National Secular Society. They explore whether belief in God is rational, tackling issues like suffering, the problem of evil, and the role of moral exemplars. Joshua defends exemplarist theodicy, arguing suffering fosters virtues, while Julius critiques this perspective, questioning if such beliefs are necessary to explain pain. This lively debate challenges listeners to ponder faith and reason.

Dr. Phillip Goff, Durham philosopher known for defending panpsychism, and Dr. Joshua Sijuwade, University of Birmingham philosopher of religion and Eastern Orthodox thinker, debate whether God’s powers might be limited and how that interacts with classical theism and theosis. They compare limited-power models to omnipotent views, weigh theodicy puzzles, discuss pre-existence and animal suffering, and explore whether deification can fit a constrained God.

Joshua Sijuwade, philosopher and Christian apologist, joins to tackle theological objections between Christianity and Islam. They debate the Islamic dilemma, Qur'anic claims about the Injil, tafsir versus academic methods, early Shahada inscriptions, and tensions between Qur'anic inclusivity and later exclusivism. Live callers press on salvation, Trinity puzzles, and historical Christian diversity.