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An indulgence was the reduction of the punishment sinners would suffer in purgatory after death.

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If you are sent to purgatory are you guaranteed a place in hell?

If you are sent to purgatory, you are guaranteed a place in hell because that is where sinners wait for their fate.


Would a sinner be sent to purportory purgatory or punishatory to receive punishment for his or her sins?

purgatory


Is purgatory capitalized?

No, only capitalize the word purgatory if it is the first word in a a sentence. Purgatory in accordance with Catholic teaching is a place or condition of temporal punishment for those who are not entirely free from venial faults.


What is purgatory and is it bad and do you suffer?

In the Roman Catholic Church, Purgatory is a place of temporary punishment for those who have committed minor, or venial, sins. In the Church teaching, it is of course bad, because the intention is that you do suffer. Protestants do not accept the existence of Purgatory.


Is the prayer of st Gertrude to release 1000 souls from purgatory still approved by the church?

St. Gertrude the Great is invoked for souls in purgatory and for living sinners. Our Lord told St. Gertrude that the following prayer would release 1000 souls from purgatory each time it is said.


Which sinners does dante feel sympathy toward?

Dante feels sympathy toward the sinners who committed sins out of love or noble intentions, such as Paolo and Francesca who sinned due to their forbidden love. He also shows compassion towards sinners who are repentant and seeking redemption, like the souls in Purgatory.


How does God save sinners?

With His Love that was revealed in His Son Jesus Christ


Is chistian Hot?

Christian hell is supposed to be a place of torment and punishment of the wicked, evil, sinners.


Which religion believes in punishment known as purgatory?

Of course, the Catholics religion does...some types of Lutherns also believe in a form of purification by punishment after death. Check out Dante for his Purgatorio.


What is pergetry?

"Pergetry" is not a commonly recognized term. It could be a misspelling or a specialized term not widely known. If you can provide more context or details, I may be able to offer further clarification.


What is your opinion about the Christian belief that some of the souls of sinners are placed in purgatory for cleansing purposes before they can go to heaven?

OpinionThere is no such place as "purgatory" mentioned in the Bible. And there is no scripture in the Bible that says: "go to heaven."See related question link provided below.


About what was antonio thinking as the family rode to el puerto?

Antonio was filled with a sense of excitement and anticipation as the family rode to El Puerto. He was eager to discover new experiences and meet new people in the bustling port town. Additionally, he felt a sense of pride in his family's traditions and heritage as they embarked on their journey.