hasanhh, I didn't come here to argue or explain Orthodox theology, that was only in response to a question from 'Guest'. I would not come here to lecture anyone, but I guess mutual understanding is good, so I would clarify.
The original point of the liturgy is not just aesthetic. is to put aside your grievances with anyone in the community and confess your sins before God before affirming communion in the church. Liturgy traditionally would have been most people's only exposure to scripture, the bible wasn't traditionally well-distributed among Orthodox, but fully read out in church over