Sights, sounds and smells

[GaryAnderson]

So, I’ve seen the logic of most members here regarding worshipping of icons, but what’s your take on incense?
Is it evil?
Is it okay?
Or it doesn’t matter much to you?

Thanks.

 

[Mantis]

It's okay

 

[Lambano]

It covers up the scent coming from the Marijuana thread.

 

[GaryAnderson]

It covers up the scent coming from the Marijuana thread.

LOL
Good answer!

 

[Lambano]

I attended a Catholic Mass where incense was used. It was, I don’t know… different. But the smell did remind me of my college dorm.

Anybody know what the incense represents?

 

[GaryAnderson]

I attended a Catholic Mass where incense was used. It was, I don’t know… different. But the smell did remind me of my college dorm.

Anybody know what the incense represents?

It’s a Jewish tradition which was probably passed to gentiles.
Here’s a full description here: Why Is Incense Used During Mass? | EWTN

 

[TLHKAJ]

Incense is ceremonial and not necessary. I attended a funeral of a family member of my husband's and the incense was horrible ....so thick I had trouble breathing.

 

[Lambano]

Thanks for the link, Gary. So, incense represents the prayers of the saints, and creates the ambience of Heaven. I hope they thin it out a bit up there, or sister TLHKAJ won’t want to go.

 

[TLHKAJ]

Thanks for the link, Gary. So, incense represents the prayers of the saints, and creates the ambience of Heaven. I hope they thin it out a bit up there, or sister TLHKAJ won’t want to go.

Yeah, lol ...there are a few reasons I wouldn't want to go (strong doctrinal differences). But yes, I've been that way all my life. I can't handle cigarette smoke and can detect it a mile away, and incense is the same effect.

 

[Enoch111]

So, I’ve seen the logic of most members here regarding worshipping of icons, but what’s your take on incense?
Is it evil? Is it okay? Or it doesn’t matter much to you?

Incense is definitely not evil, but neither is it for Christian worship and you will not find it mentioned in the New Testament. It was strictly for temple worship under the Old Covenant. What happened though is that some people mistakenly tried to imitate temple worship during Christian worship. Thus the imitation of priestly garments, the use of incense, the lighting of candles (instead of the menorah), etc. This showed a poor understanding of the difference between the Old and New Covenants. But that is how it is in Catholic and Orthodox churches.

 

[GaryAnderson]

Yeah, lol ...there are a few reasons I wouldn't want to go (strong doctrinal differences). But yes, I've been that way all my life. I can't handle cigarette smoke and can detect it a mile away, and incense is the same effect.

Lol, you reminded me something in regards to cigarette smoke.
Back in the early 90s when you could smoke indoors, I used to love playing pool. Played for hours. But when you went to the arena or bar where I played, there was a thick cloud of smoke. lol. By the time I left, my hair and clothes used to smell like cigarettes.
I’ve never smoked myself but got enough second hand. Lol

 

[GaryAnderson]

Incense is definitely not evil, but neither is it for Christian worship and you will not find it mentioned in the New Testament. It was strictly for temple worship under the Old Covenant. What happened though is that some people mistakenly tried to imitate temple worship during Christian worship. Thus the imitation of priestly garments, the use of incense, the lighting of candles (instead of the menorah), etc. This showed a poor understanding of the difference between the Old and New Covenants. But that is how it is in Catholic and Orthodox churches.

‘Is this a bad thing in your view though? Because it sounds like you’re not very strictly against it.
If Catholics want to worship Jesus using incense, why would that be a bad thing?

 

[Pearl]

It covers up the scent coming from the Marijuana thread.

 

[Pearl]

So, I’ve seen the logic of most members here regarding worshipping of icons, but what’s your take on incense?
Is it evil?
Is it okay?
Or it doesn’t matter much to you?

Thanks.

It's never mattered to me as I have never belonged to a fellowship where incense was used. One of the magi brought incense to Jesus when he was a young child.

 

[Enoch111]

‘Is this a bad thing in your view though? Because it sounds like you’re not very strictly against it.

No there's nothing bad about it at all. The problem is that under the New Covenant, the incense which God appreciates is in Heaven, and mingled with the prayers of the saints (Rev 8:3,4). That is because the true temple is in Heaven.

 

[lilygrace]

i am looking into essential oils. a few people i know sell young living essential oils. a lot of hippie yoga type people burn incense. i don tthink its an issue if your heart is in it. i hear lavender oil is relaxing. this could be good to help someone draw to pray if they are having anxiety or trouble sleeping.
one night i read out of a hymnbook to go to sleep.

 

[lilygrace]

one time i was smelling an apple scent which made me happy. no one burned anything. but i wondered if it was a scent to calm me.

one time when my bird died she seemed to glow and then i saw a bird shadow fly on the wall and ceiling. it was interesting.

 

[Cassandra]

I have a lovely mix of frankincense and myrrh that I spray in my room.It is one that you can wear as cologne as well. It smells heavenly.

 

[Enoch111]

I have a lovely mix of frankincense and myrrh that I spray in my room.It is one that you can wear as cologne as well. It smells heavenly.

Just send a Thank You note to the three wise men.

 

[Pearl]

I have a lovely mix of frankincense and myrrh that I spray in my room.It is one that you can wear as cologne as well. It smells heavenly.

I had a candle with that fragrance.