Why do most churches smell the same?

Question

I've left my church and am looking for a new one... so obviously I've been going to a lot of churches lately. I've noticed they all smell similar... except for the churches full of old people... those smell like Jean Nate.

Why the same smell? It's not a bad smell, it's just very distinct. Is it the smell of many musical instruments in one room? Or of many books?

Answer 1

Dear Priscilla,

I'll bet you haven't smelled a church like mine before.  We rent space in a YMCA on Sunday mornings so there are no books and the only musical instrument is a keyboard which is brought in just for our morning worship.  

Freedom, I hope a thumbs up will help to lift your spirits.

For His glory,

JOYfilled

Answer 2

OK, look at what churches have in common:

Pews (NO pun intended!!), hymnals, flowers in various states of being- fresh, wilting, need to be replaced, some sort of musical instrument, and in some churches, incense and candles.

What you smell may be a gathering of people worshiping God.

And, to those of you who have made rude comments about old people:  One day you will be old, and hopefully you will be on good enough terms with your Creator to attend church services!!

Answer 3

id really know what you mean but most churches that ive been to, smell the way they do bc of the candles.

idk about you but i like how my church smells.

hahh i didnt help much did i ?

Answer 4

Little Miss Prisscie:  I love your question.  It really made me chuckle.  I don't think that I have ever "smelled" a church before, but you deserve a star for making me laugh.  I was not having a very good day.

Love and Blessings.

Answer 5

the old lame people that go there.

Answer 6

haha! i noticed the same thing! i was helpin out at my friends church and noticed it smelled exactly the same as a bunch of other churched! i have no idea why though! maybe its some official church smell! lol

                                    srry i didnt really help all that much!

Answer 7

Dust, old books, and wood.

Answer 8

It's where old people hang out, smells like ben-g*y.

Answer 9

My church smells like a LOT of candles and the pages of books.

I'd rather have that smell than any other crappy one :)