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Depending on what you indulge in, they could be good, bad, or neutral for your physical health. Psychologically they are usually damaging, but depending on the individual's perspective, they could be good occaisionally.
EX 1: A dieter indulges themselves on junk food. Given their decision to diet in the first place, this is both bad on their body and on their mental state.
EX 2: A person trying to curb their impulse buying makes a spontaneous purchace. This obviously has no effect on their health, but could potentially have a great affect their mental health.
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Why did some Catholics not like the idea of indulgences?
Actually, it never bothered Catholics because it never happened. Indulgences were available for any of the corporal works of mercy, the three primary ones being prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. It bothered the heretics, beginning with Martin Luther, because they did not understand indulgences, nor did they understand almsgiving.
What is the name for pardons from the pope?
They are not pardons. They are called indulgences and they can be earned by pious acts and will shorten or eliminate time in Purgatory.
Who was the Catholic pope that sold indulgences?
Pope Leo X was accused by Martin Luther of selling indulgences or allowing the sale of indulgences.
Were there pre-paid indulgences for future sins and is this still practiced?
Indulgences are not forgiveness for future sins. They are a lessening of punishment in Purgatory for sins already forgiven. Indulgences are gained by certain spiritual and corporal works of devotion but paying for indulgences ended with the Council of Trent.
Were there pre paid indulgences for future sins and is this still practiced?
Indulgences are not forgiveness for future sins. They are a lessening of punishment in Purgatory for sins already forgiven. Indulgences are gained by certain spiritual and corporal works of devotion but paying for indulgences ended with the Council of Trent.
What has the author Francis Edward Hagedorn written?
Francis Edward Hagedorn has written: 'General legislation on indulgences' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, History, Indulgences, Indulgences (Canon law)
What was that practice Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences?
Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. what was that practice?
What was the practice that Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences?
Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. what was that practice?
Who was the monk that was selling indulgences in the holy roman empire?
There were many clerics of all ranks selling indulgences.
luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. what was that practice?
Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. what was that practice?
What document freed the Catholics of punishment for sins?
No document ever freed Catholics of punishment for sins. You are probably thinking of indulgences. Indulgences themselves are based on the spiritual disciplines of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. These spiritual disciplines along with confession, good intentions, and prayer for the Holy Father are what are required to gain a plenary indulgence. At some periods in history, there have been incidences of unscrupulous people forging documents declaring indulgences, perhaps this is what you are thinking of. Currently all Indulgences are contained in the Enchiridion of Indulgences or (in English) known as the Manual of Indulgences or Handbook of Indulgences. (see below).
What does the RC church teach about indulgences for those who have died?
People who have died and are being purified in purgatory can not obtain indulgences for themselves. However, those on earth can help them in their purification process by obtaining indulgences for them.
