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...I believe that we go through a cleansing process before entering heaven...

I think you should crack your bible to the book of Hebrews - The blood of Christ cleanses beleivers FROM ALL SIN. Period. There is no more cleansing to be done once you are white as snow in Christ.

[JMJ333]

With all do respect--and I do appreciate your graciousness on this thread--my beliefs stem from the church founded by Christ himself, and the concept of purgatory has been around a lot longer than any protestant denomination. I respect your beliefs, but I do not share them. And I am done on this thread. Regards and best to you.