Thanks 3.14, so appreciate your comment on that!
'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.'
Getting Bible believers to recognize that they are in denial is about impossible, until something happens in their personal lives that educates them as to what is most likely a reality and then frees them of their irrational guilt and fear. Also presenting stories of those who have suffered from the abuse by those close helps to make it real for all of us, as this is serious stuff that has destroyed lives. I have hope for the coming generation, as they are wising up pretty fast, based on necessity of course.
Beyond that, I know Pantheism isn't exactly rational either, and not well received by atheists generally for that reason, however, it may be offered as the 'methadone program' to their addiction. I may present an essay on the merits of that next, just to open up the discussion.
There are enough 'famous' atheists who were deep, serious Christians, to spur me into action when the opening to engage appears. My favorite is Matt Dillahunty, who was literally preparing to be a pastor when he had to look critically at his beliefs, and is now a wall of reason against illogical thinking.
Having a stepping-stone between atheism and monotheism for our religious neighbours is possibly beneficial. Personally, I would have a tough time arguing for a 'middle' position I find equally as wrong as the one I'm confronting, but if I think about it I might come up with a way. You have any suggestions on how an atheist can tout the benefits of pantheism when there aren't any?
**Edit: Fixed a mixed-up sentence.**