I agree with you, sitetest.
I had to check the whole thread to see whether I'd offered any comments other than "Bless his heart," and "Neil Cavuto's a good broadcaster," but it looks like most of my discussion has been on other threads.
However, I'll say the same here: I think the rumpus is not about the Orthodox Church, but about Mr. Dreher and the attitude toward others that is conveyed in his writing. It seems that many readers, myself included, really find authorial persona very, very unlikeable. (Usual disclaimer, may be a wonderful guy in Real Life, don't know him personally, etc., etc.)
After reading his Opus, I truly felt pity for him. Obviously he and his family were experiencing dreadful unhappiness, and I am sorry for them, although I don't share their feelings in any way. I hope they will find peace.
Cheers, y'all,
Tax-chick
That was "his authorial persona." I went and took the capitals out, and zapped the pronoun, too.