Church

During NYC MUN trip, I say a gothic looking creepy church, but I didnt go in due to my urge of shopping. I never went in an actual church. However, I pay visit to Chinese temples often. In there, the first thing you can sense is probably that distinct incense smell ( I totally dislike it). Usually, there is this huge big metal pot-looking container that people stick their incense stick in. There is always a threshold on the entrance. Although its really intended for crossing into somekind of holy space and should not be step on, many worshippers (do they even know what they are doing??) step on it anyways. After you step into the temple itself, you will hear people moaning stuff, from prayers to shouting of some wierd stuff, from plastic bags rustling to the dropping of banana shaped wood pieces (a tradition used to ask if God approves or if they are full yet....). Before you notice, your eyes will be blinded  by the dazzling light of those gold god statues (why don't thieves hit on those targets instead of those in museum??). There are also lights on the side with some names on it for protection and good luck of those with names on it...There are also stuff like luck of the month/year crap..However, I must say, a Chinese temple, despite how I dislike all the noise, smell and sight, is better than a Western Chruch. Temples are much more welcoming than those creepy buildings.