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I think it's less important to question the bibles factual validity, and more important to learn from it's morals.
As someone who reads the bible on a daily basis, I know that there are invaluable lessons packed into every bite. People learn how to treat other people and our world with compassion and intelligence, which is not a natural action for people. If we can learn to override the selfish simple urges and act (what most people would cconsider) moral and right because of the bible, then it's worth it.
As for the bible being a valid source, yes no one can prove that it's right, and yes it is circular logic that is perpetuated by the church(es). I agree that it's important to check the source of something this important. And just bcause it's the best selling piece of literature of all time (beat that Harry Potter), doesn't make it right. It is easy to question the source of something that old. Something that outrageous. It makes it very easy to play devils advocate, no pun intended. I think what's important is to say to yourself, "Okay, it's unlikely, but isn't it possible just enough to be worth it?"
I look at the bible the same way I look at the constitution of the United States. It was written in a different time, but the important parts were supposed to last for centuries. It is more important then the burocracy surrounding it, and it can be misused for selfish reasons. I the end, both are the truth behind a lot of garbage.
Of course, I could be wrong...
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