It seems to be human nature to build ceremony/ritual around how things “should” be.  Spirituality has become wrapped in robes/artifacts/temples.  Fine art smothered in formal wear/expensive wine/snobbery.

I like to keep in mind that most spiritual/artistic pioneers didn’t start as stuffy academics or wrist-smacking prudes.  They were often crazy/dangerous explorers, aware of society’s standards but ultimately seeking to create their own.