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'''Defintion / overview'''
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{{summary | text=The practice and doctrine of indulgences is specific to [[Roman Catholicism]]. In Roman Catholic theology, an indulgence is the remission of temporal punishment due to a sin, granted by the Church. Disagreement over the doctrine of indulgences was one of the main reasons for the [[Reformation]] and formation of [[Protestantism|Protestant churches]].}}
* [[What is an indulgence]]
 
* [[An overview of the history of indulgences]]
 
* [[An overview of different demonination teachings on indulgences]]
 
  
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'''Articles / opinions'''
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* [[Some short comments on indulgences by different users]]
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* [[Purgatory]] | [[Roman Catholicism: Sin]]
* [[The problems with Purgatory, prayers for the dead and indulgences (By G.G.)]]
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* [[Reformation]] | [[Counter Reformation]]
  
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'''See also'''
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* [[Reformation]]
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* [[Purgatory]]
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indulgence Wikipedia - Indulgence]
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Revision as of 01:30, 21 December 2006

The practice and doctrine of indulgences is specific to Roman Catholicism. In Roman Catholic theology, an indulgence is the remission of temporal punishment due to a sin, granted by the Church. Disagreement over the doctrine of indulgences was one of the main reasons for the Reformation and formation of Protestant churches. (Read more)




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Comments, Personal Articles, Studies and Sermons

Indulgence (discussion) (For short comments and opinions)


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