I've decided I like Orthodoxy for the same reason I like Olive Oil.
There are a ton of different plant oils available for cooking, each with its own spin.
Some boast big benefits but hide dirty little secrets as far as your health is concerned.
Some are easy to produce and inexpensive, but the inherent quality is questionable at best.
And some are light and tasty but are hybrids of such complexity that we're really not sure what it is anymore.
People come at the question of "which oil is best" from different angles, and so naturally, people land on different conclusions.
But everybody pretty much agrees about olive oil.
It's natural, ancient, and good for everything from salad dressing to dry skin. It has proven its usefulness through every culture and time period, and most importantly, it has stood the test of time.
My life is simplified by embracing olive oil, perhaps the "original" oil, and dodging that whole other discussion entirely.
In the same way, I feel my life can be simplified by embracing Orthodoxy, perhaps the "original" church, and dodging any discussions about which newer doctrines, practices, and perceptions may be spiritually healthy.
Oversimplified conclusion: Ancient stuff is cool!
