A few thoughts WRT Lazarus, the rich man and Abraham’s bosom:
- the rich man described suffering as if he had a physical body which could feel thirst, torment, burning
- Abraham was described as having a physical body (he was embracing Lazarus)
- souls won’t have physical bodies until the resurrection whether in paradise/heaven or hades
FWIW.
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There’s lots to be said here, as your post points out.
I’ve avoided the discussion because it does not involve prayer.