For myself, I turn to kosta for hard information, especially about EO, i.e., Apostolic, theology (which he knows and expresses faithfully, even if he no longer accepts it) and the spirit of EO Christianity, but also about church history, Biblical manuscripts, the Greek Fathers. He seldom confuses his opinion with historical fact (though he may interpret the meaning of historical fact differently than I do).
. . . even when it makes their own faith out to look like it's based on myths and no different from any other of the myriads "manmade" religions.
Not sure how you arrive here: every question kosta has is based on fact and history. Kosta's not the only one in the world who knows this stuff, and it's good to be aware of it. Would you have a faith that depends on denial of indisputable facts? The conclusions kosta has arrived at are not the conclusions I arrive at, the interpretations he favors are not the interpretations I favor. I have disputed him in the past and likely will in the future in those areas in which I really do know more (which seldom come up).
I consider kosta a valuable resource (especially valuable since apparently the EO believers on FR can't stomach these threads!). Plus, he's always interesting -- and it helps that he's coherent!
It's strictly informational, "milking" for facts if you wish. There are no traps and tricks, never a hidden agenda. And I appreciate that.
I do know quote a bit about the Apostolic theology, and my opinions base don that knowledge are but one piece of the puzzle, as I see them when it comes to the Bible. I provide information that is accessible to me. What anyone does with it is up to them.
And yes, you have disagreed with me in the past and respectfully so without offense being levied at either one of us. Who could ask for more?