Wednesday, November 30, 2005
CHURCH ANGLES FOR CONVERTS
Now it's the turn of limbo to be cast into oblivion
The Roman Catholic Church is preparing to abolish limbo, the place between heaven and hell reserved for the souls of children who die before they have been baptised.
The Church's 30-member International Theological Commission yesterday began a week-long meeting to draw up a text for Pope Benedict XVI, which is expected to recommend dropping the concept from Church doctrine.
Limbo has been part of Catholic teaching since the 13th century and is depicted in paintings by artists such as Giotto and in literary works such as Dante's Divine Comedy.
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It is concerned that the concept of limbo may not impress potential converts.
The Church is aware that Muslims, for example, believe that all children go straight to heaven without passing any test.
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Now it's the turn of limbo to be cast into oblivion
The Roman Catholic Church is preparing to abolish limbo, the place between heaven and hell reserved for the souls of children who die before they have been baptised.
The Church's 30-member International Theological Commission yesterday began a week-long meeting to draw up a text for Pope Benedict XVI, which is expected to recommend dropping the concept from Church doctrine.
Limbo has been part of Catholic teaching since the 13th century and is depicted in paintings by artists such as Giotto and in literary works such as Dante's Divine Comedy.
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It is concerned that the concept of limbo may not impress potential converts.
The Church is aware that Muslims, for example, believe that all children go straight to heaven without passing any test.
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