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Originally Posted by easter
I wonder why the Catholic religion believes in purgatory?Are the Catholics the only ones who believe in such a place?Is there scripture in the word that validates purgatory, a place where people who are not quiet bad enough for hell but not good enough for Heaven?
I would appreciate any comments on this subject of Purgatory and if this place is real.
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Purgatory was the result of the enfluence from the Greek interpretation of Scripture. The Latin Catholics believed in eternal torments yet the Greek language appears to indicate or at least allow for a type of purgatory or purification. Study the theological term "kolasis" (Gk.) and how it was used by Christ.