purgatory is a lie, perpetuated by the catholic church. And I'll prove it.
Purgatory
Definition: “According to the teaching of the [Roman Catholic] Church, the state, place, or condition in the next world . . . where the souls of those who die in the state of grace, but not yet free from all imperfection, make expiation for unforgiven venial sins or for the temporal punishment due to venial and mortal sins that have already been forgiven and, by so doing, are purified before they enter heaven.” (New Catholic Encyclopedia, 1967, Vol. XI, p. 1034) Not a Bible teaching.
On what is the teaching of purgatory based?
After reviewing what Catholic writers have said regarding such texts as 2 Maccabees 12:39-45, Matthew 12:32, and 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, the New Catholic Encyclopedia (1967, Vol. XI, p. 1034) acknowledges: “In the final analysis, the Catholic doctrine on purgatory is based on tradition, not Sacred Scripture.”
“The church has relied on tradition to support a middle ground between heaven and hell.”—U.S. Catholic, March 1981, p. 7.
Regarding the nature of purgatory, what do Catholic spokesmen say?
“Many think that the total suffering of purgatory is identified with the awareness of the temporary postponement of the beatific vision, although the more common view holds that, in addition to this, there is some positive punishment . . . In the Latin Church it has been generally maintained that this pain is imposed through real fire. This is not, however, essential to belief in purgatory. It is not even certain. . . . Even if one chooses, with the theologians of the East, to reject the idea of suffering induced by fire, one should be careful not to exclude all positive suffering from purgatory. There are still real affliction, sorrow, chagrin, shame of conscience, and other spiritual sorrows capable of inflicting true pain on the soul. . . . One should remember, at any rate, that in the midst of their sufferings these souls also experience great joy over the certainty of salvation.”—New Catholic Encyclopedia (1967), Vol. XI, p. 1036, 1037.
“What goes on in purgatory is anyone’s guess.”—U.S. Catholic, March 1981, p. 9.
Does the soul survive the death of the body?
Ezek. 18:4, Dy: “The soul [Hebrew, ne´phesh; “man,” JB; “one,” NAB; “soul,” Kx] that sinneth, the same shall die.”
Jas. 5:20, JB: “Anyone who can bring back a sinner from the wrong way that he has taken will be saving a soul from death and covering up a great number of sins.” (Italics added.) (Notice that this speaks of the death of the soul.)
For more details, see the headings “Death” and “Soul.”
Is further punishment for sin exacted after one’s death?
Rom. 6:7, NAB: “A man who is dead has been freed from sin.” (Kx: “Guilt makes no more claim on a man who is dead.”)
Are the dead able to experience joy because of confidence in the prospect of salvation?
Eccl. 9:5, JB: “The living know at least that they will die, the dead know nothing.”
Isa. 38:18, JB: “Sheol does not praise you [Yahweh], death does not extol you; those who go down to the pit do not go on trusting in your faithfulness.” (So how can any of them “experience great joy over the certainty of salvation”?)
According to the Bible, by what means is purification from sins accomplished?
1 John 1:7, 9, JB: “If we live our lives in the light, as he [God] is in the light, we are in union with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. . . . If we acknowledge our sins, then God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and purify us from everything that is wrong [“all our wrong-doing is purged away,” Kx].”
Rev. 1:5, JB: “Jesus Christ . . . loves us and has washed away our sins with his blood.”
2007-04-23 15:29:46
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answered by Tim 47 7
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All who die in God's grace and friendship,but still imperfectly purified,are indeed assured of their eternal salvation ; but after death they undergo purification,so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven. The Church gives the name "Purgatory" to this final purification of the elect which is entirely different from the punishment of the damned. The Church formulated her doctrine of faith on Purgatory, especially at the Councils of Florence and Trent.The tradition of the Church,by reference to certain texts of Scripture, speaks of a cleansing fire. EDIT......What on earth are you talking about money and Purgatory?We don't give money to the Church for souls that are in Purgatory.That is a bunch of crap. Christian bigots will say anything to try to discredit the Catholic Church . I don't think Jesus would be happy with the guy that said "the biggest satanic cult of all time" about the Church He started. All you people have committed sins with your lies,and will have to spend some time in Purgatory. Now that will be a slap in the face,won't it?
2016-05-17 08:38:12
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answered by Anonymous
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There is no such thing as Purgatory, I challenge you to find any thing in the bible that talks or refers to purgatory. Purgatory is something that the Catholics made up, and I think that it was a place that you went when you were not good enough to make it into heaven, you got stuck in purgatory, or something like that. But there is nothing in the Bible that ever mentions purgatory. Good question, glad that you are thinking and asking questions that will give you the truth, you get a star from me!
2007-04-23 15:29:02
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answered by gigi 5
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While Catholics don't believe this anymore, it's meant to be a place between heaven and hell...and you sit there while your family members that are alive pray and pay money to get you out of there and send you to heaven....but like I said the Catholic Church has said they were just kidding...purgatory does not exist.
2007-04-23 15:45:40
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answered by SirLok 2
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Purgatory is a place of purification to remove the remains of sin. Rev 21:27 tells us that we must be pure in order to enter Heaven, "nothing unclean will enter." How many of us are without sin? Matt. 5:48 tells us to "...be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect." How are we to be perfect?
There are scriptures that indicate that there is a purgatory. Mt. 12:32 gives us the idea that sin can be forgiven after death, "And whoever speaks a word against the son of Man will be forgiven' but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven either in this age or in the age to come."
1 Cor. 3:15 states "But if someone's work is burned up, that one will suffer loss, the person will be saved, but only as through fire." This "fire" cannot be referring to the fire of hell, because hell is eternal, in hell no one is saved. It is not referring to heaven, for in heaven there is no suffering. What does that leave? Purgatory.
The clearest affirmation of the existence of Purgatory comes from one of the books in the Catholic Bible that was removed by Martin Luther in 1529. 2 Maccabees 12:44-46 "...for if he were not expecting the fallen to rise again, it would have been useless and foolish to pray for them in death. But if he did this with a view to the splendid reward that awaits those who had gone to rest in godliness, it was a holy and pious thought. Thus he made atonement for the dead that they might be freed from this sin." Praying for the dead presumes souls in a middle state where atonement for sin can be made.
God bless,
Stanbo
2007-04-23 15:27:18
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answered by Stanbo 5
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The Book of Revelation tells us that "Nothing unclean can enter Heaven" (Rev 21:27 and 22:3). Therefore, if there is the slightest stain of even a slight venial sin, this must be purged prior to entering the Kingdom of God. John tells us in 1 John 5:16 -17 that there is sin that brings death (Mortal Sin) and also a sin that does not bring death (Venial Sin) and that lesser one can be prayed for to be cleansed. All who go to Purgatory eventually go to Heaven....it is not a "second Chance".
Read Revelation 21:27 and 1 John 5:16-17 for yourself to see the Biblical basis for this doctrine.
A final point on this doctrine of the Church. It is viewed as a gift of God, in that, without it, we would have to be in a perfect sinless state of Grace, as perfect as Jesus Himself, at the moment we died, or we would not be permitted to enter heaven and thus be sent to Hell. Even for the slightest minor offense, such as getting angry when cut off in traffic. Please study this and think it through before attacking it.
2007-04-23 15:26:09
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answered by Augustine 6
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purgatory was conceived of by the catholic church so that they could make money on selling indulgences - basically get out of purgatory free tickets. Totally economic, nothing religious about it
2007-04-23 15:31:29
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answered by Anonymous
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Honestly, it's a place that was created by the Catholic church, as a stopping point for souls that weren't targeted for Hell(tm), but still were too dirty for heaven. Here they aren't quite in Hell(tm), but they do have to work off their sins to get up into heaven. It's kinda like the TSA station, or possibly customs and immigration for heaven.
The main purpose was to place so many souls there, in fact, most, and then collect money from the faithful in the form of indulgence's sales.
2007-04-23 15:29:06
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answered by Hatir Ba Loon 6
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Purgatory was create by Dante in 1294 and the church addopted it so they could frighten people into iving to the church since the church was the only way to get out of purgatory. It doesn´t exist except in peoples minds.
2007-04-23 15:26:45
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answered by bocasbeachbum 6
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Because catholics don't worship the Jesus of the bible.
The Jesus of the bible is strong enough to defeat sin, therefore, make us clean. Catholicism is "works based", meaning, you have to earn heaven. Jesus taught that our salvation is a free gift and we cannot earn it!
Ephesians 2:8,9 "it was by grace that you have been saved, through faith, and not by works so that no man can boast".
2007-04-23 16:45:03
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answered by witness 4
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