How to discuss religion with believers?

[Jehanne]

Well, then I can't believe that I am discussing high school physics and chemistry.  But, being a former Christian evangelical fundamentalist, I regard my participation on this board as being somewhat a civic duty to my species, and, in particular, some of its unfortunate members.

As a teacher (professor), I very often have discussions at a much lower level than I would if everyone around understood graduate level math and physics.

As a student, I loved my classes, but was not intelligent enough to pursue a PhD, let alone having a realistic hope of being something more than a flunkie even if I managed to acquire one. And, I hated the prospect of teaching, especially, being a TA and grading stacks of homework at very low pay.

And, so, on multiple fronts, I salute you for your day job and for being here.