"Sometime between AD 360 and 370, the Council of Laodicea banned Christian gatherings in private homes."  David, where did you get this information?  It's been awhile since I've looked much at the various councils in history...partly because I try not to rely on them for sources of doctrine. As you observed, some of their rulings were absurd.  As much as possible, I take doctrine and practice from the Scripture.  Setting aside tradition is not easy; following traditions is easy.  So, it's a process of seeking the Lord for guidance.
I think it's amusing that people in the current political realm sometimes claim to be in favor of freedom, yet they get on board with the "cancel culture".