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It's the place where according to (now outdated) Roman Catholic belief, many if not most souls of the deceased went to be purged of sin before they could enter Heaven.
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What is a place not yet worthy of heaven but not meant for hell?
This is a Catholic belief, it is called Purgatory.
What is a place not yet worthy for heaven but not meant for hell?
In Catholic theology Purgatory is a place that a Christian’s soul goes to after death to be cleansed of the sins that had not been fully satisfied during life. Other religions do not believe in this.
What did Catholic people pay to stay out of purgatory?
To stay out of purgatory, Catholics paid an "indulgence". Indulgences reduced time in Purgatory for sins that are already forgiven, they didn't necessarily keep you completely out of Purgatory. Also, the giving of money [meant as alms for the poor, but at one point was taken by the clergy (even then it wasn't an approved practice and was considered Simony)] to receive an Indulgence was stopped by Pope Pius V in 1567.
What is a sentence with purgatory?
Purgatory can be a noun or an adjective. She felt like their relationship had entered purgatory. The classroom discussion turned to the idea of purgatory.
When was In Purgatory created?
In Purgatory was created in 1985.
Is there a town called Purgatory in the US?
Purgatory, MaineME 04350-3209: PURGATORY, LITCHFIELD, Kennebec
Can people go to purgatory?
In Catholic belief, purgatory is a temporary state after death where souls undergo purification before entering heaven. It is said to be for those who die in a state of grace but are not yet fully purified of their sins. Other Christian denominations may have different beliefs about the nature of the afterlife.
Is purgatory in the Christian Bible?
No. The word purgatory is not in the Bible.
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.
When was Purgatory House created?
Purgatory House was created in 2003.
When was A Season in Purgatory created?
A Season in Purgatory was created in 1993.
When was Memos from Purgatory created?
Memos from Purgatory was created in 1961.
