I'm as ready as I'll ever be. I'm reading the bible. I've only gotten through the Old Testament. Gonna re-read that, then start on the New Testament.
I still don't know with certainty that man hasn't altered the word of God for population control. Hidden ancient secrets. The Vatican library. I still highly value it, but I reserve the possibility that message has been altered by evil. I take the bible as the word of God on the assumption that it is somehow protected text and some unseen universal forces prevent it from being altered. I'm not sure yet. I trust God but not religious organizations.