2006-09-28 07:41:54 · 14 answers · asked by rags91744 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Purgatory- a place of temporal punishment for those who die in God's grace, but are not entirely free of sin (ie- everyone!!)
It is like a waiting room, a cleansing process before you get to heaven. There are references to purgatory not only in the New Testament (Matt. 5:25-26,12:32 and 2Tim. 1:18) but the Old Testament (2 Mach.12:46) as well.
2006-09-28 07:50:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catholics believe that nobody will enter heaven until they are a Saint. Otherwise heaven would have the same problems that we have on earth.
So, if you are not domed to hell, and if you believe in God, and Don't die in a state of Sainthood, Purgatory is a place for you soul to go to repent for your sins on earth and purify your soul so you can enter heaven.
I suspect that will be a busy place!
Peace!
2006-09-28 14:42:43 · answer #2 · answered by C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purgatory is the place before you get to Heaven or Hell. It's the place that you go before judgement. Kind of like the waiting-room to judgement.
2006-09-28 14:43:33 · answer #3 · answered by Curtis 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Purgatory is a "place" between heaven and hell. You have to purge your signs by praying etc to be able to enter heaven.
2006-09-28 14:43:50 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is Limbo where catholics believe they make penitence for their sins before going to heaven after death.To most other Christians its either heaven or hell , no half measure.
2006-09-28 14:50:02 · answer #5 · answered by Aushbaba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A made-up place.
2006-09-28 14:43:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life on Earth.
2006-09-28 14:47:29 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Edmonton.
2006-09-28 14:43:41 · answer #8 · answered by Duncarin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Think of it as Hell Lite, as you can get out into heaven
2006-09-28 14:44:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is believed to be the space between heaven and hell where it is decided whether you go to heaven or to hell.. a questionable place
2006-09-28 14:44:20 · answer #10 · answered by arae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋