"Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle."
Religious traditions are not inherently bad (or heretical). Paul passed some traditions along through his preaching and teaching; and others through his inspired letters. All denominations--from those which use "bells and smells," to those that handle snakes and drink poison--employ tradition(s). Even the most "loosey-goosey" congregations basically do the same things week after week (only changing the props, or whatever).
Tradition is only a problem if and when it conflicts with divine (scriptural) revelation. When this happens, tradition must be chucked, in favor of God's revealed will. Otherwise, however, let God's faithful church not worry too much about tradition.
[Puritan quote of the day: "Zeal quickens the pursuit after glory. Zeal, encountering difficulty, is emboldened by opposition and tramples upon danger." --Thomas Watson, in "The Doctrine of Repentance"]
