I think you are wise and right to share your observation, and it is respectable, knowing that people in study groups of this nature are not used to hearing it.

There´s no question that groups have strong advantages and Iḿ glad that someone in yours is looking out for seemingly subtle but very important detail in consideration of newcomers.

Should a person find that itś time to delve deeper or pursue orthodox tradition or deeper still, the difference in mind set should become clear. But I might guess that this doesn´t happen very often.

I was discussing something similar with a family member after I went in an alternate direction some decades ago. They don´t get it, nor do they want to understand. Maybe I did not realize how much of a contrast exists between worlds that appear as modified versions of one, but in actuality might be many- overlapping with assumptions that helps to ease compatibility.

All forms of ¨new Bible¨ are in my mind, tailored products designed to suit specific taste, culture and they probably also align with current ¨official positions¨ that are ultimately decided by some kind of governing body.

Until controversy came knocking, I had no idea that any such denominational (protestant, in this case) authority existed. And upon discovery, despite that I was in agreement of their position on a matter was irrelevant.
This discovery and process spoke volumes to me but it sure did broaden my view in some areas, helping me to move on.