As a christian I am a monotheist. The goal isn't to be a monotheist. The goal is to know God. The issue would be if Christians were wrong and there were multiple gods. Some believe that. Its not an issue as long as we accept each other's difference and live in peace with one another. Humanities issues are the flaws with human nature. Not fundamentalism. Just wanted to say that first.

Here's the issue with maximalism.

We need people that hold the line. That have beliefs grounded in knowledge and facts. People that will not budge. People of principle. People like this help us avoid becoming deluded by compromise.

We also need pragmatic people. People that understand the tradeoffs and are able to see where a compromise is a win for everyone.

We also need people that are open and do not hold to dogma. These people can be the ones pushing back on us. Keeping all of us in balance.

I never worry about maximalists. Honestly all the talk by them and about them gets old. I don't call myself a maximalist but I just don't like labels. Labels are for lazy minded people. In the end this obsession with maximalism has nothing to do with bitcoin. I've said it before, its about psychology. I recommend reading "The Righteous Mind" by Jonathan Haidt. His research and book are helpful in understanding people that do not think like you think.