Most Christians don't take the time to read it that is what the leaders are for. If the did read it they would undoubtedly be on this site.

As an Atheists I can talk about religion all day. Is there are more fascinating subject as concerns ones fellow humans ? Religion generally is fascinating because it is so wrong in it's world view yet it has such power over the lives of so many of us.

“Properly read, the Bible is the most potent force for atheism ever conceived.”

_ Isaac Asimov

I was raised both Jehovah Witness and Catholic, I went to church five times a week from birth to 16 years old. My change of belief came from the observation of my time studying the offerings of these two very distinct but claiming to be the one true faith.

I went the traditional Church, Sunday School, Bible School, and Youth Group route which is why I started questioning around the age of 10 - 12. Questioning led to "trying on" other churches and a lot of reading. My religious friends are constantly surprised (amazed) at how much I know about the Bible and religion in general. I always felt like there was something wrong with me because I didn't fit in anywhere. That is, until I discovered the Unitarian Universalist Church, which not only allowed me to think for myself, but encouraged everyone to do the same. There are no UU churches near me now, but their philosophy of openness has a permanent place in my heart. They even accept agnostics and atheists ! I now consider myself a lapsed Unitarian which is about as loose as one can get. I'm happy and I'm home! YEA