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Is purgatory a biblical place?
Not exactly. Purgatory is not referenced in the Bible directly. It is mostly a Catholic belief.
What did people believe about purgatory heaven and hell in the Tudor times?
Purgatory is a Catholic non-biblical based belief in a plane between heaven and hell were one's soul will amend for any sins during it's lifetime.
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 Protestants believe in purgatory as part of their faith?
No, Protestants do not believe in purgatory as part of their faith. Purgatory is a concept in Catholicism where souls are believed to undergo purification before entering heaven, but it is not a belief held by Protestants.
Christianity belief of reincarnation?
Reincarnation is not a christian belief. You are either sent to heaven for eternity or hell for eternity, or you go to purgatory.
Number of times the word purgatory is found in the bible?
AnswerPurgatory is not mentioned in the Bible. It is simply a belief that developed within the Catholic Church, but which is not accepted by most Protestant Churches.
What is a place not yet worthy of heaven but not meant for hell?
This is a Catholic belief, it is called Purgatory.
Who goes to purgatory and why, and what happens there?
In Catholic belief, those who die in a state of grace but with unresolved sins go to purgatory. Purgatory is a temporary place of purification where souls undergo cleansing before entering heaven. It is believed that through prayers and sacrifices, the souls in purgatory can be helped to move on to heaven.
What belief is not consistent with the Lutheran church?
Purgatory and indulgences are a couple things that Lutherans don't agree with.
How many times is 'purgatory' mentioned in the Bible?
Zero.
What is the proper thing to do on the anniversary of a death?
It depends on your beliefs. In the catholic and orthodox churches where there is a belief in purgatory, it is traditional to pray for the souls of the dead, and potentially to have the individual remembered during the mass. In other churches where there is no belief in purgatory this is not done. however visiting the grave seems appropriate if possible.
Can a plenary indulgence release a soul from purgatory?
Yes, according to Catholic belief, a plenary indulgence can release a soul from purgatory by removing the temporal punishment due for sins that have already been forgiven.
