[Haskell-cafe] Learning Haskell

Hello, I am exploring the possibility of learning Haskell. I am not a professional programmer, nor do I have a CS or Math degree. I do play and program with Python, Smalltalk (Squeak), Javascript, explored Erlang some. I do not have a strong math background. Is lack of strong math background a major hindrance to learning Haskell? Also, I understand Haskell's benefits for programming larger projects. But how does it do on programming in the small? ie: using Haskell where I might have used Python for scripting? Thanks for any help and wisdom. Jimmie Houchin