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Does Purgatory Exist?

LK600

Premium Member
You make good points. And something I've read over many times you've highlighted so thank you. In gen 1:28 He did make that pretty clear
I'm some parts of genesis I've never took to literally. For instance I always though that the tree of life was my family tree. But if my purpose is to be fruitful and to subdue the earth, how can I do that when I'm forced to work to support myself and family. Is my calling then to be a farmer
We are charged with being stewards of the earth. To subdue in this way is meant to maintain and utilize (not one or the other). As far as farming, that is a question only you can answer but I doubt it. For most people I believe it more means take ownership in what we do... vote, make a noise.. do your part in every way you can to "maintain and utilize". I was raised by my grandfather who taught me that I was responsible for everything and everyone within my sight. Think how different things would be if everyone felt like that. :)

>and replenish the earth

The human race has not done well at that, but now seems to be trying harder.

If that command is accepted, does that mean that Earth humans have no business traveling to other planets?

Not all Earth human accept the God of Israel as their God. Perhaps they have separate tasks.

I'd agree the human race has neglected it's duties in MANY areas. No, on the second... but taking care of one planet before moving on to another might be advisable. And finally, what man accepts as reality doesn't have much bearing on what reality is.
 

jermy Bell

Registered User
Purgatory is a place the soul is sent for a unforgivable sin until it can be judged for the sin it committed. Or at least that is how it was taught to us.
 

Ripcord22A

Site Benefactor
I’ve always been taught that purgatory is for those that have sinned to much for heaven but not enough for hell. A place as James said above to help you be saved. And also a place where people with unfinished business go


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Warrior1256

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I’ve always been taught that purgatory is for those that have sinned to much for heaven but not enough for hell. A place as James said above to help you be saved. And also a place where people with unfinished business go
Pretty much the way that I heard it.
 

LK600

Premium Member
Purgatory seems to me to be an artificial solution to the saved-lost theology. So few humans can be considered perfect that almost all will not be suitable for heaven.

It's also a false Dichotomy, at least as far as Christianity is concerned (can't speak for others).
 

Athena

Registered User
I don't really think it matters. If you live your life of God's will that's all that matters. If there is purgatory and you live your life under these circumstances then you may bypass it.
 

Warrior1256

Site Benefactor
I worked with a woman brought up in and still living with a strict fringe religion. She told me that she left theology to men. Observing her for some years it was obvious that she believed what seemed good to her and ignored the endless theological arguments of her menfolk.
That's the best that any of us can do.
 
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