And a reminder to onlookers that this is very much what the thread is about:
Remember, you have to sell it on it's validity over these other religious texts. You are also factoring in their potential salvation which you are very serious about.
(from the OP)
Edit:
Idk, maybe I shouldn't have mentioned a bookstore but it does imply the idea that you have selected one book out of many. The point of the thread is two things:
1. The reasons for accepting the Bible, the reasons why you find it to be the most valid, true etc.
2. The fact of many other competing religious texts and religions - given the very common hostility (from Christians especially) towards other religions.
The point being that I want to understand your line of thinking, your reasoning, your logic for accepting the faith you have. This will provide further insight into Christianity from a personal and conversational level, as well as understanding the justification behind your hostility.
As you may have noticed from my posts, I do not lashout over religious differences, nor over (ideologically) perceived enmity. I do offer corrections and speak strongly when necessary though and speak with utmost sincerity. I certainly have nothing intrinsically against Christianity at all and in countless situations elsewhere I actually defend it. Maybe that will give you further insight into myself as a person.
Anyway, this thread would be great if some real discussion would genuinely commence here. Thank you and peace all.