The word "purgatory" cannot be found anywhere in the Bible. The term itself, which literally means to purge or cleanse, did not come into existence until around 1175 - 1225 A.D. …

Purgatory is defined in Catholic teaching as the state, place, or condition where the souls of those who die atone for their unforgiven sins and are purified. b According to the Catechism of the …

What Happens After Death? “I thought there were three places a person could go at death: heaven, hell, or purgatory. I knew I wasn’t good enough for heaven or bad enough for hell. It …

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, …

This writing describes, in graphic detail, his supposed "travels" through the realms of Purgatory, Hell and others, each of which is comprised of nine parts or sections.

Does an ever-burning Hell really exist in the Bible? How will God judge all those who do not repent of their sins?

Unsay ipasabot sa ‘purgatoryo’? Kay wala man sa Bibliya, asa gikan ang ideya sa purgatoryo? Sayra ang kahulogan ug ang sinugdanan niini nga doktrina.

Death is a universal problem. Where are the dead? What is the condition of the dead? Is there any hope for those who die? Read the Bible’s comforting answers.

Does the saying of Mass bring relief to souls in purgatory? The Teaching of Christ—A Catholic Catechism for Adults states: “The word ‘purgatory’ is not in the Bible, nor is the doctrine of …

The history of Halloween includes origins and traditions that conflict with Bible teachings. Those pagan origins matter, including why it is called Halloween.