Quran Issues
God cannot have a son because He does not have a consort, and this implies a sexual relationship, which is impossible for Allah.
Quick answer
Christians believe that the titles 'Son of God' and 'Father' denote a spiritual relationship that does not imply any physical or sexual connotation. The argument that God must have a consort to have a son misunderstands the nature of God's relationship with Jesus, which is unique and transcends human understanding.
Full argument
Key verses
John 3:16bible
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son...
John 1:12bible
Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God...
Romans 8:15bible
The Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship...
Ephesians 1:5bible
He predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ...
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