[Mrs. Don-o]

"...purgatory which you folks believe happens after death and is therefore not a temporal punishment."

But this is incorrect. This is not what I believe.

You're saying *I* believe that what happens after death is not a temporal punishment.

But it is.

There are two categories: eternal and temporal.

Eternal means everlasting. That would be what happens in heaven and hell.

Temporal means time-limited. That would be what happens on earth and in purgatory.

Purgatory is not eternal. It does not happen "in eternity."

(You tried to tell me what *I* ---"you folks"--- believe, but what you said was not accurate.)

Purgatory is temporary, as described in this passage:

1 Cor 3:15 (Berean Literal Bible (LINK)
"If the work of anyone will be burned up, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, but so as through fire."

That's temporal. isn't it?

[Mom MD]

Not sure how you get purgatory out of that but I have to admit I don’t know where you get most of your unbiblical doctrines from. There are still earthly consequences for sin but there is no condemnation or punishment from God. Christ bore it all on our behalf

[heterosupremacist]

This post should have been designated as a Catholic Caucus. The haters must jump on any opportunity to discredit, misrepresent, ridicule, and HATE Catholics; it has become so tiresome. I bid you all a Blessed evening, I just can't take this crap anymore. One example: post #61 ~ ealgeone wrote: If Roman Catholics believe this, then the concept of purgatory and the indulgences are a false teaching. As would be the false teaching of wearing a piece of cloth or medal to avoid the hell-fire. ealgeone - you are such a HATER! Maybe before you flip the Catholic bashing switch; you may consider taking the time to learn what it is that you hate so viscerally! P.S. 'purgation' simply means purification. How can a person who admitted to being sinful (why else would you need a Savior) presume to be sinless before almighty God! Although you might be saved, you are NOT sinless. Signing off...