Starting programming

Is it a good idea to start programming with LISP through SICP? I've always heard mixed opinions: some say math and books aren't really important to programming and you should just get to the point (a language you want to learn) and some say you should be good at it and focus on learning math as well.

Why would you use racket instead of mit-scheme for the mit-books?
It even comes with a nice ide and works on windows and mac.

>>1
If websites sound fun go to w3schools.com and learn html,css,js,php
If games sound fun go download gamemaker and make one.

If you're sure you wan't to become a expert programmer you can go the whole way and learn it proper