Posted on 05/01/2021 1:19:18 PM PDT by ebb tide
Or maybe Christ descended into some other "hell" Maybe like where Abraham and Moses had been awaiting His coming and eventual sacrifice to open the gates of their confinement.
Here is a detailed explanation of Purgatory, along with scriptural and historical references, especially from the early church fathers, who learned the faith directly from the apostles. I hope this helps you.
https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/purgatory
What's the absolution from, then? Hell? If Catholics believe that, and that the leaders have the power of absolution, then it's no wonder the good lay people can't reform the leaders. Both the leaders and the lay believe the leaders hold the lay's spiritual gonads in their grip.
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