text: I read the NT years ago and bits and pieces of the KJV recently.  The more I read, the less I believed it was the right religion or Path for me.  So yes, I would recommend someone to read a bit of the bible (not neccessarily all) if they are searching, so they can make a INFORMED decision on whether Jesus is to be in their lives or not.  :-)  It has been my personal experience that informed decisions have more power than uninformed decisions in someone's life.   Excellent question!