dude, your post is a bunch of CRAPPOLA! Show me using the bible where it says that we can lessen our time in purgatory by doing spiritual works and almsgiving? your doctrine is nothing short of salvation by works. u know, when Jesus said that many who call Him Lord and have claimed to cast demons out, preach in His name will be rejected by Him, and be cast into hellfire where there will be weepeing and gnashing of teeth. The Cultic RCC calls Jesus Lord, preaches, cast demons out and do works (almsgiving). Its a crying shame that you'd rather follow the traditions of man rather than obey God.
oh i forgot, i'm going to make this real EASY for you. Show me using the bible where it makes any reference to purgatory or its existence!
First of all, alot of your questions have answers I gave in this thread, so reread it carefully. I gave verses to Aineo that are supportive.
Second of all, I never said, and Catholics don't believe, that salvation is through works. That's spoonfed anti-Catholic junk that you've been indoctrinated with by pastor Jim. So, reread the response and this thread again, carefully. If you're not going to have an open mind in this thread then maybe you should leave.