Purgatory, heaven and hell

• What is a Bible quote supporting the existence of heaven?

  “My fathers house has many rooms.”
• What is heaven described as?

  All sin is washed away and there is no suffering or pain
• What does Bernard Williams argue about heaven?


  It would get boring after a while as every target we set ourselves will be achievable
• What does Karl Rahner beleive?


  Believes in a timeless afterlife. The limited span of our lives gives them meaning
• How can people dispute Williams’ argument?

  God just would make us not feel bored

  • Perhaps this removes free will though…
• What is an issue with heaven?

  How can we be the same person post-death if we are incapable of negative emotions or pain
• How does the Bible describe hell?

  “A rubbish dump where all the useless people are thrown.”

  ”A lake of fiery sulfur.”
• What does Hume argue about hell?

  A finite sin doesn’t deserve infinite punishment
• What are the issues with hell?

  • We may become immune to pain
  • No point in it if there is no possibility of redemption
• What is an alternate view of hell?

  It is a second death - the soul dies and is brought to and end
• What is purgatory?


  A temporary state of purification for souls before entering heaven, when a soul needs punishment but not eternal punishment
• What can help someone in purgatory?

  Prayers from the living
• What does Karl Rahner argue about purgatory?


  It should be understood as a metaphor for the souls greater awareness to the consequences of sin
• Why do Protestants reject purgatory?

  • Not supported by the Bible
  • Suggests Jesus did not complete the final act of salvation on the cross