In Roman Catholicism, purgatory is a temporary state of suffering and purification for believers who die in a state of sin. All those in purgatory will eventually go to heaven. This doctrine is generally not shared by other branches of Christianity.
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Purgatory
| Definition: Purgatory |
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| A temporary state of suffering and purification for believers who die in a state of sin. |
Article Info
| Article Title | Purgatory |
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| Date Published |
April 24, 2015
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| Last Updated |
June 21, 2024
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| Full URL |
https:://religionfacts.com/purgatory
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| Short URL | https://rlft.co/1524 |
| MLA Citation | “Purgatory.” ReligionFacts. 24 Apr 2015, https:://religionfacts.com/purgatory. Accessed 27 Jul 2024. |
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