{{controversial}}''In brief:'' Pugatory is a belief that is unique to the #REDIRECT [[Roman Catholic Church]]. Other Christian [[denominations]] reject the concept. The Roman Catholic Church teaches that purgatory is a place or state of punishment or purification that occurs after death for [[Christians]] before they can enter heaven. It is not [[hell]], because hell is a permanent state - eternal separation from God. Purgatory is only a temporary state, and once purified, the Christian enters [[heaven]]. ----'''Definitions / explanation'''* [[What is purgatory]]* [[Arguments used to support purgatory]] and [[Arguments to support prayers for the dead]]* [[Arguments against purgatory]] and [[Arguments against praying for the dead]]'''Articles / opinions'''* [[Comments on purgatory by different users]]* [[The problems with Purgatory, prayers for the dead and indulgences (By G.G.)]]'''Quotes'''* [[Quotes about purgatory]]'''See also'''* [[Roman Catholicism]]----Return to [[The afterlife, heaven, hell, purgatory]] contents