Formal debate challenge

[John V]

I have noticed that we havent had a good debate thread in a very long time, and I would like to challenge any willing christian here too a debate on the bible, we can discuss and agree on the exact wording of the topic when I find a willing opponent, but I make one request. To whom ever takes up this I want you to very clearly and accurately state what your beliefs are regarding the bible, as they vary alot. In fairness I will state my beliefs now.
I am a atheist that does not posit that god(s) does not exist but rather that this is not enough evidence to support a valid claim and that the bible is simply a collecion of mythological stories penned by the hebrews and early christians for various purposes and edited and redacted to meet the needs of later generations.

I hope I'm not being a pretentious ass hat here and I look forward to a awesome debate.

Can't agree without knowing the topic, but in general I'm game. I believe the autographs of the Biblical books were the inspired word of god. I interpret different passages based on the style and context. For example, I would take a passage written in a historical narrative style to be literally true, unless context indicated otherwise. I'm a YEC.