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I would never say they were hindrances either.
I am merely approaching this from a minimalist POV, as someone who lived for so long in a culture where people tacitly (or even openly) insisted that certain things had to be done and believed for someone to "really be saved."
What is the basic foundation of salvation?
Not higher level discourse, even if it is useful to some.
That's all.
Ahhh I guess this is a reflection of the different traditions we've come from. Since in Catholicism minimalism is usually frowned upon: one should try to understand the faith as much as they can, and do as much for Christ as one's able to do.
This attitude is also found within the Orthodox. Here's a good introductionary commentary on that if you're interested:
the Orthodox Mind: Maximalism / Full Worldview.
As the author begins: "Rather than the minimalism of Protestantism, which asks questions like "What are the essentials? What is the minimum requirements to be a Christian?" The Orthodox ask what is the most I can do as a Christian?"