I’m not going to rehash the entire discussion on this thread. See my post 302 for my final thoughts on the matter (for now) and also note I still plan to visit a cemetery this weekend to pray for the souls in Purgatory, to obtain the indulgence for them Benedict XVIth issued in 2005 (which is still in effect, as far as I can see. If not I’d appreciate some Catholic telling me so so I won’t waste a trip there).
The fact that the text(s) used for apologetic purposes, with regards to Purgatory, are not as strong as I originally thought is of little concern to me. It doesn’t positively show they *cant* be used for such a purpose, and it certainly doesn’t necessarily demonstrate the dogma of Purgatory is false.
Certainly I’m grateful for the education I’ve received on this thread the truth is never a bad thing.
Maybe not...But these scriptures DO show that you can not possibly use these scriptures as some sort of proof text for the Catholic purgatory...