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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.
What happens to the soul if the body is in purgatory?
Among groups who believe that the body will physically reside in purgatory, the soul is presumed to stay with the body. Many Christian sects believe that the soul suffers in purgatory, while the body remains interred (or whatever) until resurrection.
Is purgatory in the Christian Bible?
No. The word purgatory is not in the Bible.
Do Baptists believe in Purgatory?
Yes they do believe in the afterlife .I know I do, because I have a very special gift, I can see ghosts. I know it is hard to believe, but it is true I see my family members in my life. I will also tell you that my mom and my grandma can see them too.
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.
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.
Do all religions believe in purgatory?
No, not all religions believe in a "purgatory". Some believe in just a Heaven and Hell and some don't even believe in that. The Baha'i Faith teaches that Heaven and Hell are spiritual states or conditions that one's soul attains as a result of that persons actions and attitude in this life. One does not have to be physically dead to be in Heaven - near to God, or Hell - distant from God.
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.
Do you go to heaven after purgatory?
OpinionYes, when a soul enters purgatory it begins the cleansing process, (removal of sins) so the soul can be purely good and so worthy to be entirely in God's presence (heaven).In other words a soul in heaven is guarenteed a place in heaven.OpinionSome churches believe that Purgatory is a temporary state before you can go to heaven. While some other churches believe that it is a place for those not good enough for heaven, but too good for hell; and once in purgatory you remain there indefinitely.Other churches do not believe there is a purgatory at all; they believe that after death people go directly to heaven or hell depending on how God judges them.
What does protestant believe about life and death?
Most Protestants believe in Heaven & Hell, but, no Purgatory.
Do the Seventh-day adventists believe in purgatory and hell?
Seventh-day Adventists do not believe in the doctrine of purgatory. They believe in the finality of judgement at the Second Coming of Jesus, where people will either be saved or lost. They also believe in the existence of hell as a place of punishment for the wicked, but it is not eternal conscious torment as in some other Christian denominations.
Do Presbytarians believe in guardian angels?
All christian sects believe in them.
