Beliefs about purgatory

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In brief: Pugatory is a belief that is unique to the Roman Catholic Church. Other Christian denominations reject the concept. The Roman Catholic Church teaches that purgatory is a place or state of punishment or purification that occurs after death for Christians before they can enter heaven. It is not hell, because hell is a permanent state - eternal separation from God. Purgatory is only a temporary state, and once purified, the Christian enters heaven.

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Definitions / explanation

• What is purgatory
• Arguments uwed to support purgatory and Arguments to support prayers for the dead
• Arguments against purgatory and Arguments against praying for the dead

Articles / opinions

• Comments on purgatory by different users
• The problems with Purgatory, prayers for the dead and indulgences (By G.G.)

Quotes

• Quotes about purgatory

See also

• Roman Catholicism

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