That and frankly, not everyone wants to be a mystic--they just want to pray and worship, and honor the gods in a more mainstream way. Which is completely fine! I know of many incredibly spiritual people who are by no means mystics.

Yeah, it does seem like some folks see it as an either/or proposition, which is too bad. I do think that the mystic angle probably does add some complexity, and I think I have it easier than some other dual-faith folks who are mystics. :)