[sparklite2]

Back in the old days, princes of the church believed that dying without having been baptised was a route to hell. Solution? Infant baptism.

New problem. They then decided sinning in a state of grace, ie, post-baptism, was worse than just sinning. Solution? Don’t get baptised until near death, ie, adult baptism.

New problem. An unbaptised adult prince could fall off his horse, strike his head on a rock, and die hell-bound.

Solution? Make up something called purgatory where baptised people who sinned anyway could work off their sins, then go on into heaven.

No problem. Infant baptism to secure heaven until sins can be worked off.

See? Religion’s easy if you make it up as you go along.

[editor-surveyor]

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>> “See? Religion’s easy if you make it up as you go along.” <<

Religion is man making up rules so he won’t have to follow Yehova’s commandments.
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[nobamanomore]

Make up something called purgatory where baptised people who sinned anyway could work off their sins, then go on into heaven

Before commenting, it might be wise to know what purgatory is and what it does. You have not a clue.

[daniel1212]

Back in the old days, princes of the church believed that dying without having been baptised was a route to hell. Solution? Infant baptism. New problem. They then decided sinning in a state of grace, ie, post-baptism, was worse than just sinning. Solution? Don’t get baptised until near death, ie, adult baptism. New problem. An unbaptised adult prince could fall off his horse, strike his head on a rock, and die hell-bound. Solution? Make up something called purgatory where baptised people who sinned anyway could work off their sins, then go on into heaven. No problem. Infant baptism to secure heaven until sins can be worked off. See? Religion’s easy if you make it up as you go along.

You forgot Limbo, though unofficial.