On the whole, tradition for tradition's sake is stupid. Being flexible and adaptive is one of the best traits we have as humans, and that is what they are trying to take away from us with said texts. Stagnation is not a good thing! 
When I was young, there was a god with infinite power protecting me. Is there anyone else who felt that way? And was sure about it? but the first time I fell in love, I was thrown down - or maybe I broke free - and I bade farewell to God and became human. Now I don't have God's protection, and I walk on the ground without wings, but I don't regret this hardship. I want to live as a person. -Arina Tanemura
