A Caution concerning World Masterpieces 271

There is such a thing as a “poison pill” reaction to anything that challenges our beliefs. It works this way: If we happen to hear or read something that challenges our beliefs—that threatens them--we immediately suspect that it contains a hidden “poisoned pill” designed to lead a astray and steal our souls. If you have this reaction, then this is NOT the course for you.

This literature course offers different views on potentially controversial subjects, most particularly religion. If you are devoted to your faith in such a way that hearing or reading ideas that seemingly challenge your beliefs might offend you or distress you, I suggest you drop this course immediately.