Monday, November 17, 2014

5.E Last Things Problem Solving

This man, having talked to a priest on several occasions, had many opportunities to receive the Sacrament of the sick and suffering, if of course his change of heart was so drastic.  
It is unknown whether or not this man received the sacrament of baptism within the short time between his conversion and his death.
Should this man have received baptism, he should be pretty good, perhaps he may receive some time in purgatory for his past actions, but he probably won't go to hell.
Now, should this man have not received baptism, but he did receive the sacrament of the sick and dying, he may be allowed into purgatory by the same standards.

According to most Protestant religions, this man, having a conversion and believing in God, will be accepted into heaven through Christ's amazingly unbounded mercy and justice. 
However, from a Catholic viewpoint, this man failed to do good works in the name of Christ, and faith without good works is useless.

In the end, it would be up to Christ in Heaven to judge this man based on his actions, taking into account his conversion and lack of time to fully become a catholic 

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