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''Synopsis:'' The practice and doctrine of indulgences is specific to [[Roman Catholicism]]. In Roman Catholic theology, an indulgence is the remission of temporal punishment due to a sin, granted by the Church. Disagreement over the doctrine of indulgences was one of the main reasons for the [[Reformation]] and formation of [[Protestantism|Protestant churches]]. __TOC__{{topics}}Infobox_Contents |topic_name = Indulgences |subtopics = [[Purgatory]] | , [[Roman Catholicism: Sin]] [[Reformation]] | , [[Counter Reformation]]| opinion_pieces = {{opinionsshort_opinions}}| ==Main article==}}
The practice and doctrine of indulgences is specific to [[Roman Catholicism]]. In Roman Catholic theology, an indulgence is the remission of temporal punishment due to a sin granted by the Roman Catholic Church. Disagreement over the doctrine of indulgences was one of the main reasons for the [[Reformation]] and formation of [[Protestantism|Protestant churches]].
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indulgence Wikipedia - Indulgence]
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