I have studied many Christian churches and denominations. One group particularly fascinated me – the Mennonites. To get a deeper understanding of this church, I undertook a 3-month homestay research program, where I got to live with a Mennonite community. That experience gave me all the robust knowledge I now use to teach my own … Read more
While studying Theology, I got interested in the Catholic doctrine of Purgatory. I visited the local Priest and Catechist to learn more about this subject and even wrote a paper on it. Recently one of my students wanted to know whether we are in Purgatory. He believed that our present suffering could purify us in … Read more
As a theologian, I find learning about other Christian denominations fulfilling. Last year, I was drawn to study the Amish. As part of my research, I decided to visit one of the Amish communities in Ohio, and I got amazed by this unique religious group. So, last week, one of my online Christian forum members … Read more
The idea of Purgatory is fascinating, and as a theologian, I took it upon myself to learn everything about this doctrine. So, while on one of my missions to Rome, I visited the Vatican with only one goal; to learn every fact about Purgatory. Since I knew some of the Priests, I was welcomed with … Read more
As a long-time Christian, many look up to me for answers to various questions. The other day, a member of my online Bible discussion forum sent me an interesting video on Purgatory to watch. It mainly addressed the sins that take souls to Purgatory. Purgatory is a subject I studied intensely in theology school, and … Read more
I have always been intrigued by the concept of Purgatory since I was a teenager. As a lover of Christ, I take it as a responsibility to learn about all doctrines and sift what is right from what is wrong. So, I decided to research the Purgatory concept. My area of interest was what happens … Read more
Being a Christian for quite a long time, I am familiar with various doctrines, such as the belief in Purgatory. In my last semester in theology school, I decided to write an article about Purgatory. I sought help from the local Catholic Priest, and we would have daily 20-minute sessions on this topic. When I … Read more
As a long-time Christian, I have always been interested in what other Christians believe. The perfect opportunity to interact with interdenominational Christians came in theology school. This was where I learned about Purgatory and its difference from hell in-depth. Initially, I had basic knowledge, but the more I learned about this doctrine, the more intrigued … Read more
As a theologian, I have this unending thirst for information, which has led me to research various doctrines in Christianity. When we went on missions back in theology school, we would have an opportunity to interact with Catholics since the local Catholic Church organized most mission events. We would have interactive sessions and as expected, … Read more
Mid-last year, I went on a mission to Rome. During my visit to the Vatican, I was privileged to meet Cardinals from all over the world. I was well acquainted with some of them, and we would discuss various topics whenever we had time. This particular day, we delved into the topic of Purgatory, and … Read more