what do you think of purgatory?  i think it's so so. not too good, not too bad.?
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Personally I don’t think of Purgatory as a “place” in the physical sense.  I think it more likely that if such a place existed it would have to change for each person in such a way that they would be able to free themselves from the more sinful aspects of their nature.  Ultimately most sin extends from selfishness and I think purgatory would be giving people a chance to “grow” beyond where they were at the time of their death.  Most people assume that we become more perfect (or closer to the divine as some would say) in heaven than we are on earth but few think of how that comes to pass.  Would God merely zap someone’s psyche into something more suited for an angel? I find that kinda creepy. Lobotomies have been used to effect the same change in people here on earth after all.  A place of purgation gives you a chance to better yourself on your own, which I hope is something we all have a chance at, regardless of when or where we are.\n\nFor those of you who don’t know Purgatory is essentially defined as: "a place or condition of temporal punishment for those who, departing this life in God's grace are not entirely free from venial faults, or have not fully paid the satisfaction due to their transgressions."\n\nReferences to a place of purgation (place where your purged of your sins) are made as far back as the beginning of the third century (by Clement of Alexandria) and are frequently referenced up to and beyond the bible's canonization (where they decided what books should go into the bible) in 390CE. While no direct references to purgatory were chosen in 390CE, it was acknowledged that the concept was worthy of incorporation into other church publications.\n\nWhen the Reformation came in northern europe, the concept of purgatory was something chosen to be dropped to help distinguish the reformers from the old Church. At the time the idea was being abused in some regions to encourage wealthy church patrons to help "buy" their way out of their sins. This is why many of the Protestant groups today are still contemptuous of the concept, despite it's importance to earlier Christian groups. \n\nThe second act of Dante’s Inferno deals with the concept of purgatory, but if you really wish to learn more you’ll need to read translations of the works of St. Augustine and other early Christian leaders. Dan 12:10; Zech 13:9; Mal 3:2-3; 2 Mac 12:42-45; Matthew 5:26; Lk 12:47-48; Lk 12:58-59; 1 Cor 3:13-15; Apoc 21:27: are some of the biblical passages which were included in 390 that many site provide for the existence of a state of purgatory.\n\nI have mixed feelings on the subject. Personally I think it’s a concept that has an impressive historical record that I acknowledge as one of many possibilities. In the end you’re going to need to die to really know for sure. Also contrary to what many people here are telling you, Roman Catholics aren't the only Christians to hold on to the concept of purgatory as a teaching. \n\n\nBest Wishes,\nArmus
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I dont necessarily think its hell.  I think its the median between heaven and hell.  Think about it.  You've got good and evil on earth.  Makes sense, no?
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I hope it's not bad, I am told that all the time! \nI just thought it was better than crusty! argghhh!!!
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Alot like National Treasure. Not based on any reality, but you can make a story out of it. I didn't think it was that good. Still like Tom Hanks though. Some of it real weird, killing monks... sure. I do wonder what kind of message this will send to people. A good movie makes you FEEL something. I didn't feel anything. Not happy, not sad, not scared, just nothing. Well, maybe sad. Sad that I gave away money to see it.
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I believe good. Depends on your views and plans.
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Not bad.\n\n\n\n--- LeeeN
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not at all, i found it pretty good.
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Not bad. Thanks for sharing.
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It's pretty good. The story isn't that great, and if you aren't a fan of Cloud then there isn't much in this movie for you, but the action is pretty amazing.\n\nI recommend it.
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Right!  I am with ya..\nit is not so good but have to admit that it's not so bad...\nSome of the scene may deserve better production..\nbut above all, I think that it's some kinda movie that is not very interesting but won't make u feel disappointed and turned off the dvd player.
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It was pretty good...it was a good story, but got a little slow in parts.  I enjoyed it though, the French guy in it is a fabulous actor, you really hated him.  I love a good villain.\nI think it was worth the watch...I'd watch it again.
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I thought it was pretty good, actually. It was different at least. People always say "that was the worst zombie movie ever". Too bad those dumbasses couldn't figure out that they WEREN'T ZOMBIES! DUH. The film was about a doomsday virus that caused people to turn on each other, not zombies...\n\nSucks that they're making a sequal to it now; 28 weeks later. Sequals almost always stink.
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The criticism of extremist religions was appropriate, considering what's been going on in the world for the last couple thousand years, especially since 2001. I didn't, however, care much about the message that faith is simply a choice, and not altered by inconsistencies in the bible or otherwise. While I can appreciate this idea, I just don't care, and I don't think religion, Jesus, and Mary Magdeline, are particularly interesting subjects. I thought it was kind of interesting - the idea that Jesus and Mary Magdeline were married and had kids, but, at least in the movie, that excitement was brief, and couldn't carry it. It seemed like it tried desperately to do other things to make it interesting. For example, there were murders, phobias, dark pasts, treacherous acts, plot twists, secret identities, intricate puzzles, mysterious forces at work, high drama, I mean they really tried to throw in everything under the sun, but if you only find the main premise mildly interesting, then all these elements fail. \n\nAlso, the idea that the blood line had survived, was not exciting to me, but probably mostly because I'm an athiest, so being a relative of Jesus' really becomes meaningless.
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I do not know why you think it is sad. I think it is totally amazing. To have a God that is willing to offer his OWN SON as a human sacrifice for MY sins....and offers ETERNAL LIFE in paradise. What do you think is sad about that?
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Not too bad, thanks for asking.
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decent, it said this page cannot be found :(\n\nToo bad... I also wondered why nursery rhymes were so depressing.
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Strictly by what I have heard. I would rate it a zero... \nI am not going to see it, because I don't appreciate, my lord being placed in a ridiculous theory. But, that's my opinion, and I am glad I still am allowed to have that.