In early times, heaven was thought of as above the earth, while hell was down below. Purgatory was an ill-defined place, since it could neither be above nor below the earth. With modern scientific knowledge, it is no longer possible to think of these as physical places, that we could discover scientifically, so they are now defined as spiritual states. Pope John Paul II stated in 1999 that the term Purgatory does not indicate a place, but "a condition of existence".
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.
In Purgatory was created in 1985.
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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.
No. The word purgatory is not in the Bible.
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.
Purgatory House was created in 2003.
A Season in Purgatory was created in 1993.
Memos from Purgatory was created in 1961.
Purgatory - drama - was created in 1966.
No, because purgatory doesn't exist
In purgatory we are purified from sin's effects.