[GonzoII]

"It is somewhat unique among theologies to allow for this."

Actually it is unique not to believe it, as 75% of Christianity believes in Purgatory, the Orthodox and Catholics that is.

This uniqueness began with the Reformation.

[Kolokotronis]

“Actually it is unique not to believe it, as 75% of Christianity believes in Purgatory, the Orthodox and Catholics that is.”

G, Orthodox Christians do not believe in Purgatory (Russian “toll houses” notwithstanding). Here’s a link to an article you might find interesting:

http://www.orthodoxinfo.com/death/stmark_purg.aspx