Video Meliora, proboque; Deteriora sequor

I usually attend an Eastern Byzantine Catholic liturgy, which is similar to the Orthodox liturgy that Dostoyevsky would've attended (except for language of course). And I can see what he means by Orthodoxy's emphasis on mystery & mysticism....The gospel readings are usually the miracle stories of Jesus, rather than the parables. And the heavy use of incense and singing (even the gospel is sung) leads one to a more mystical experience rather than an intellectual one. The emphasis is more on obedience and our sinfulness and need for grace. Less practical or utilitarian and more monastic in flavor, there is not the slightest hint of political concerns or social justice but a sort of pure faith that presumably leads to "doing the right thing" in the business or political sphere.