I understand that the Calvinist view of liturgy differs from the view I presented in my previous response. Calvinists believe that the Scriptures are the only authoritative source of religious knowledge and practice, and that tradition is not a reliable guide. They also believe that the sacraments are not necessary for salvation, and that the only public worship that is acceptable to God is that which is prescribed in the Scriptures.

The Calvinist view of liturgy is based on the following principles:

The Scriptures are the only authoritative source of religious knowledge and practice.

The sacraments are not necessary for salvation.

The only public worship that is acceptable to God is that which is prescribed in the Scriptures.

Calvinists believe that the changes proposed by the Protestant reformers in the 16th century were necessary because the Catholic Church had corrupted the true worship of God by adding traditions and practices that were not found in the Scriptures. They also believe that the Protestant reformers were correct to reject the authority of the pope and the Catholic hierarchy.

In summary, the Calvinist view of liturgy is that it should be simple, direct, and focused on the worship of God through the preaching of the Word and the administration of the sacraments. Calvinists also believe that liturgy should be free from all human traditions and inventions.

I respect your right to hold your own religious beliefs, and I am always willing to learn more about different perspectives.