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Although Martin Luther accepted the existence of purgatory early on in the reformation, having been a former Roman Catholic priest, he later rejected it. Today you would be hard pressed to find any Lutheran that still believed in the existence of a purgatory.
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Do Lutherans pray for the souls in purgatory?
No. In keeping with the practice of the early Church, Lutherans do not pray for the dead and do not teach a doctrine of Purgatory.
What makes the Lutherans different?
Catholics believe the pope is the vicar of Christ on earth, Lutherans do not. Catholics believe they are saved by faith and good works. Lutherans believe they are saved by faith alone. Catholics believe in Purgatory, Lutherans do not.
What belief is not consistent with the Lutheran church?
Purgatory and indulgences are a couple things that Lutherans don't agree with.
Do Lutherans believe in God?
Of course Lutherans believe in God! Lutherans believe in the one true God - The Triune God , Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Do Lutherans believe in Santa Claus?
Of course the Lutherans believe Jesus of Nazareth. As Lutherans are Christians, they believe Jesus was the son of God and the looked for Messiah.
Do Lutherans believe in abstinence?
Yes they do.
Do Lutherans believe in immaculate conception?
Yes
Do Lutherans baptize?
Lutherans do baptize babies, and most believe it should be done. They baptize adults as well.
What major religions believe in the concept of purgatory?
Catholicism is the major religion that believes in the concept of purgatory, a place where souls are purified before entering heaven. Some branches of Eastern Orthodox Christianity also hold beliefs similar to purgatory.
Do Lutherans believe in heaven?
No, but Lutherans DO think that only those believing in Jesus will spend eternity in Heaven.
Who do Lutherans believe is the rock of the church?
Jesus Christ.
Is purgatory a cathothlic belief strictly?
Yes, Purgatory was in the Book of Cannon which the protestant leaders removed from the bible any mention of purgatory. The Mormons also believe in 3 different levels of heaven which could be considered a purgatory.
