Heaven, hell and purgatory

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what is purgatory?
A temporary state of purification and preparation for souls before they can enter heaven
What are the 3 main approaches to beliefs about heaven, hell & purgatory?
actual place, spiritual states and symbolic
what is the first approach to heaven, hell & purgatory?
Heaven, hell and purgatory are actual places where a person goes after death.
what is the second approach to heaven, hell & purgatory?
Heaven, hell and purgatory are not places but spiritual states that a person experiences as part of their spiritual journey
what is the third approach to heaven, hell & purgatory?
Heaven, hell and purgatory are symbols of a person's spiritual and moral life on Earth and not places or states after death
What Christian denomination believes in purgatory?
It is a catholic teaching where a person undergoes a process of cleansing for purifying their sins. It is primarily held by the Roman Catholic Church.
Which Christians reject purgatory? Why?
Protestants reject purgatory and emphasise salvation by faith alone ' through grace as a core belief