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Zaphod,
"Why do christians believe in their bible at all?"
No great mystery there. Why do children believe in Santa Claus? Because their parents told them. The problem is we have a society that indoctrinates children and perpetuates the belief through adulthood (unlike Santa Claus).
An adult that seriously believes in Santa Claus will be laughed at, but not a Christian, Muslim, or Jew. Sad really, since Santa Claus is a far kinder fantasy and better role model than the god of Abraham.
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