How not to start a conversation with a skeptic...I think

[Rhondazvous]

Firstly, you cannot start with the presumption that there is any truth in your holy book. That has already been proven false scientifically in so many cases, and has failed to overturn this determination, and for obvious reasons. Do not make the claim that your holy book contains any truth, you make yourself look like either an ignoramus or a liar, and that's never a good impression to give. You're already going in Phew...so, am I being too hard? Too defensive and sensitive? I just feel like it's impossible not to feel like my intelligence is being insulted when someone approaches me with whatever seemingly friendly intent they might have. Since most of us have been where theists are and have the benefit of being on the inside looking out and the outside looking in, for them to not consider this and meet us half-way is already pretty condescending, in my opinion. But like I said, I'm sick, I'm tired and that PM really pissed me off, so maybe I'm wrong all over. But let's hear it, what do you guys think?
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We know the bible is full of some crazy stuff, so we know the people who believe the bible are going to say crazy things. It's easy to get exasperated, but don't let them control the whole rest of your day. Don't let them make you sick and pissed off. Those are your emotions and it's your power to control what kind of day you're going to have. Why give that power to people who you know are crazy?