Where do we get our idea of purgatory from?

Question

I know it right because the catholic church says so and the catholic church dont say things for no reason.

Did we get it from judiasim?

Answer 1

The place referred to as "Abraham's Busom" where Lazarus' soul resided, certainly wasn't hell, and it couldn't have been heaven, as heaven had yet to be opened, by Christ.

It is the place we now call Purgatory ... a place that has never been closed or done away with, as far as we know from scripture.

The Catholic Church makes use of it, under the authority it received from Christ, as a temporary state, used to perfect and sanctify those souls who are not yet ready for heaven, but do not warrant an eternity in hell.

Anyone who doesn't believe in Purgatory can always opt for an eternity in hell instead.

Which would you choose?

Luk 16:19 There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and feasted sumptuously every day.
Luk 16:20 And there was a certain beggar, named Lazarus, who lay at his gate, full of sores,
Luk 16:21 Desiring to be filled with the crumbs that fell from the rich man's table. And no one did give him: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
Luk 16:22 And it came to pass that the beggar died and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom. And the rich man also died: and he was buried in hell.
Luk 16:23 And lifting up his eyes when he was in torments, he saw Abraham afar off and Lazarus in his bosom:
Luk 16:24 And he cried and said: Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water to cool my tongue: for I am tormented in this flame.
Luk 16:25 And Abraham said to him: Son, remember that thou didst receive good things in thy lifetime, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted and thou art tormented.
Luk 16:26 And besides all this, between us and you, there is fixed a great chaos: so that they who would pass from hence to you cannot, nor from thence come hither.
Luk 16:27 And he said: Then, father, I beseech thee that thou wouldst send him to my father's house, for I have five brethren,
Luk 16:28 That he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torments.
Luk 16:29 And Abraham said to him: They have Moses and the prophets. Let them hear them.
Luk 16:30 But he said: No, father Abraham: but if one went to them from the dead, they will do penance.
Luk 16:31 And he said to him: If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they believe, if one rise again from the dead.

Answer 2

the catholic church not only held the texts of the scriptures through the dark ages, but also the writings of the early church fathers. Some of those writings made reference to such a place. It isn't so much in the scriptures as in the legacy of the church.

Answer 3

We all don't have the idea of purgatory. I don't know it's right because I am not Catholic. Catholics know it is right because they are Catholic. Catholic Churches say things that they believe, but that doesn't make it right (nor true) for all.

I'm not sure from where it orignated .. I always thought it had Catholic origins. (???)

Answer 4

Bull. That is about as crazy as you have to pay to keep someone out of Purgatory. You know Jesus threw out ppl from Gods temple because they were using it to make money. Just like many churches today. Where in the bible does it say that you can pay to keep someone out of purgatory? NO WHERE. That is just one of the many false teachings.

Answer 5

You win.
The Catholic Church made the whole thing up to grab more money from their sheep people. Congratulations.><>

Answer 6

Some guy named Dante...