From the complete unadulterated edition of the Holy Bible
2 Maccabees 12:48
12:41 And so, they all blessed the just judgment of the Lord, who had made hidden things manifest.
{12:42} So then, turning themselves to prayers, they petitioned him that the offense which had been done would be delivered into oblivion. And truly, the very strong Judas exhorted the people to keep themselves without sin, since they had seen with their own eyes what had happened because of the sins of those who were struck down.
{12:43} And, calling an assembly, he sent twelve thousand drachmas of silver to Jerusalem, to be offered for a sacrifice for the sins of the dead, thinking well and religiously about the resurrection,
{12:44} (for if he had not hoped that those who had fallen would be resurrected, it would have seemed superfluous and vain to pray for the dead,)
{12:45} and because he considered that those who had fallen asleep with piety had great grace stored up for them.
{12:46} Therefore, it is a holy and beneficial thought to pray on behalf of those who have passed away, so that they may be released from sins.
"{12:46} Therefore, it is a holy and beneficial thought to pray on behalf of those who have passed away, so that they may be released from sins."
What did Jesus do, and why?
***{12:46} Therefore, it is a holy and beneficial thought to pray on behalf of those who have passed away, so that they may be released from sins.***
If that is all there is to saving someone, let’s all fall to our knees and pray, so that ALL MEN, living or dead, will be released from their sins. No need for Jesus to die. No need to believe in Jesus as your savior. Just make sure someone prays for your sins to be released. Maybe make it a section of your will, that whoever prays hardest gets the most money.