Purgatory...one of the most contriversial doctrines in the Catholic Church and one I struggle with, personally. The Blessed Pope John XXIII made a good point about Purgatory. He urged Vatican II to recend the doctrine but his plea fell on deaf ears- but it was examined. The Bishops at Vatican II made some good points and presented good theological backings- but still. While I do agree that there are people who aren't ready for God- I feel that God would find a way to make them ready. Meh, if I was the Roman Pontiff- I'd definately open a discussion on it. As to the comment about leaving the Catholic Church so that "you won't be plagued by these type of issues" I would remind you that the Protestant Churchs have the same types of issues with different points of doctrine as the Catholic Church tongue


Gloria Patri et Filii et Spiritu Sancti, Amen!

"For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of affliction, to give you an end and patience. "