Lisp is worth learning for the profound enlightenment experience you will have when you finally get it; that experience will make you a better programmer for the rest of your days, even if you never actually use Lisp itself a lot.
I cannot and will not cut my conscience to fit this year's fashions.
On the path of science, there are no smooth roads to take; only those who are not afraid of hard work and climb the steep mountain paths have the hope of reaching the glorious summit.