Why Orthodox Christians Reject Purgatory

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00:00 Why it is rejected
07:52 Western innovations
12:02 Prayer for the dead

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[unibrowsheepZ]

When I was debating going Orthodox or Catholic, i looked up the proof texts for purgatory and it was... VERY sparce to say the least.

[ego-ul]

As a Protestant, Orthodoxy is in my Heart. I pray that my Orthodox Brothers in Christ will be Safe Under the Lord's Conditions. God Bless You All. ☦️🙏

[Zefah]

The whole "reduce time in purgatory" concept seems like nonsense in the context of an eternal afterlife.

[ptark]

I really contemplate becoming orthodox. Last week I attended fragment of the Divine Liturgy before my university classes. In Poland we do not have so many orthodox churches but I managed to find it. While entering I felt like I was finally at home. It was a small chapel at the back of cathedral and it was so comfy and heavenly with incense and candles in the dark chapel. Also I was interested in Orthodoxy since I was 9 or 10 years old and university is a great opportunity to finally fulfill my biggest dream. Please pray for me that I make great decision. Peace bros and sis' ✌️

[acevenraa]

As a Catholic on his journey towards Holy Orthodoxy, Purgatory was, and still is, I think, one of the hardest teachings to let go. The western legalistic mindset is still very much embedded in my heart. Thank you so much for this video!

[Dethelem]

That quote in the end from saint John of Damascus is so full of hope. Thank you for great video!

[AW]

People in Heaven: ☦️❤️🙌
People in Hell: 🔥🔥😢⚰️🔥
People in Purgatory: 🗿🗿🗿💀

[ezoncs]

As someone in the middle of choosing a denomination, this checks the box off of the catholic church. Will start attending a local orthodox church asap.

[Etihwkcirtap]

I was a former traditional catholic and attended a byzantine catholic. Now I'm orthodox. I'm home

[vaskedagame]

i would like to thank you for your videos, theyre full of wisdom and theological insight condensed into a short video even us zoomers can comprehend

[richarddunn]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I've asked this for a long time but never had a satisfactory answer. This is by far the most comprehensive video on the subject. Thank you for being a great source of information for those learning about Orthodoxy.

[tcideh]

As a protestant it seems like this to me.

Catholic: Too man centred in its teaching in a way that puts mans word above scripture and God, creating a bunch of unbiblical traditions
Protestant: Rejected Catholicism so much that it no longer holds to or trusts any teaching by man that isnt in the Bible itself. You could say this is harmful but I would think of protestants like abused Christians that no longer trust in mans teaching post the bible due to the abuse of mans teaching in the catholic church.

Orthodox could be that perfect middle ground but I still don't know enough about it.

[nancykilbourn]

C. S. Lewis, The Great Divorce, is a look at heaven and hell. It is actually closer to Orthodoxy than to Catholicism.
The soul needs time to repair before facing the fullness of God at the Resurrection. But the souls wait in heaven not in purgatory. Great read and I recommend it.

[SerGio-mwpc]

This is where us protestants and orthodox are aligned. The Roman Church has gone too far by adding this purgatory thing into the dogma.

[thebreaker]

Hebrews 9:27 “People are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment.” it didn't say anything about indulgences or purgatory. Kyle, I'm Presbyterian but i really like you, your videos really Influence me.Keep it up mate👍May our Triune God bless you

[DoopyZo]

You make really good videos that explain things very well and simple enough to understand. Keep it up!

[kevinjanghj]

When the Protestants tried to reform the excesses and abuses of Catholicism, they literally reached too far back and cleared out practices like prayers for the dead, as well as the books of the Apocrypha (inter-Testamental literature), which left so many gaps in Christian knowledge and learning. I have Protestant friends who mostly have no idea of the process of Biblical compilation and end up saying the Apocrypha was a series of post-NT books added in by Catholics, which was absolutely untrue! Their claim that praying for the dead is a form of necromancy is also wrong too.

[edwardfitzhugh]

Someone brought up a really good point. They mentioned the Rosary is good to do as long as we don’t do the Mysteries. That sparked my interest a tad. When I pray the Rosary, I can’t imagine leaving the Mysteries out because 1) it’s Scripture, and 2) it brings me into a closer union with Christ. I draw closer to Him through His mother and through the Mysteries.

I found it fascinating when you said that the Rosary today is used primarily for the intention of praying for the souls in Purgatory. As a westerner, I must tell you I have never used it for that. I use it as a spiritual defense against the enemy and temptation, and to draw closer to our Lord. What is your take on that? Thank you for your video. I look forward to seeing your response.

[orthodoxpilgrimofficial]

I seriously wonder how anyone can be Eastern Catholic and reconcile what Rome says with their conscience and the Bible.

[cameroncampbell]

Instead of purgatory why don't we go to burgertory, I hope you brought your favorite condiments 🍔🍔🍔🍔