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I guess I don't have a problem believing that those who die in God's Grace are in heaven. If you remember right, Jesus was seen speaking to Elijah and Moses who were dead, not to mention He told the good thief, "Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." Doesn't sound like he was put in a lock box until Jesus was to return. Well, not to me anyway.

"praying for a dead person is not only fruitless, it is against God’s will"

Boy you must be looking for a good fight today. Now you must be asking about purgatory. Well, I can argue about that if you would like, but first why don't you do a little research on the subject yourself, using a completed bible. Not a bible that has been rewritten for some persons religious preference. A bible that has been the same for about 1700 years. You will be amazed at what you will find in there, especially on the subject of praying for those who have died. You might do well by reading 2 Maccabees 12:44-46.