The Origins of the Trinity Doctrine

Is the Trinity really an ancient pagan belief? Does the Trinity make sense? Is the Trinity biblical? Is Christianity monotheistic or polytheistic? Brother Yusuf Ismail is presently full-time in the legal profession and is additionally affiliated to the IPCI where he engages in primarily inter-faith discussions and debates with individuals from varying persuasions and religious and political backgrounds. He earned a Bcom law law degree from University of Durban in Westville and a bachelors of law from University Natal He is a part time lecturer in law at Unisa SBL He is heading the interfaith department of the islamic propagation center international on a part time basis. He is primarily involved in discussions focusing on the relevancy of Christianity and Islam in the modern world, discussions on Christian Muslim relations in postmodern society and the challenges of secularism in the 21st century. Mr. Ismail has engaged in regular debates on theological issues with a number of leading christian figures in South Africa such as Dr. Seecombe, Pastor Glenn Schentke and Pastor Bob Benjamin Last year he was instrumental in setting up and coordinating a series of debates between Shabir Ally from Toronto and leading christian apologist from South Africa John Gilchrist. The Topic: The Origins of the Trinity Doctrine A talk by Yusuf Ismail ( Moorton Community Hall, Chatsworth, Durban, South Africa, 25th April 2010 )