Read both books and read the actual history surrounding them for better context. Read about the cultures of the people involved, the time period, the general meta of the societies involved, the clashes of certain people living together in the space etc.. and you will understand why certain things were written
It’s better than being ignorant. I know a dude who’s a huge Christian and has read a lot of different religious texts. He makes solid educated points without being a stereotypical Luddite
As long as you have a mind that seeks to destroy ignorance, you’re not gonna be “brainwashed” by anything