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The concept of Indulgence in Christianity

Indulgence, according to Protestantism, is viewed as permissions granted by the Church to reduce punishment for sins, criticized as a misuse of the Pope's authority. In contrast, the Catholic Church sees indulgence as a practice that allows remission of punishment for sins already forgiven, based on the Church's authority. Early Christianity sees it as God's mercy allowing forgiveness, even for the unbaptized, while also being a contentious practice criticized for its implications on guilt and repentance.

Synonyms: Satisfaction, Gratification, Excess, Luxury, Pampering, Enjoyment, Hedonism, Pleasure, Temptation, Extravagance, Self-indulgence

In French: Indulgence; In Spanish: Indulgencia; In Malay: Kemanjaan; In Swedish: Flathet; In Finnish: Hemmottelua; In Dutch: Mildheid; In German: Genuss

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Christian concept of 'Indulgence'

Christianity Books

Significance in Global Christian community:
Catholic Church Books

From: Summa Theologica (English translation)

(1) These are practices that offer a remission of punishment for sins, often linked to specific actions or conditions, and their efficacy is a subject of inquiry within the provided context.[1] (2) A practice allowing the remission of punishment due for sins, based on the authority of the Church and its ministers.[2] (3) A means by which the Church grants remission of the temporal punishment due to sins that have already been forgiven.[3]

The Catholic Church is a global Christian community with over a billion members, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is led by the Pope and emphasizes the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist. Catholicism is a denomination centered on the teachings thereof. It has a rich theological and cultural heritage.

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) The act of allowing oneself to enjoy a privilege or benefit, often linked to forgiveness.[4] (2) A concept referring to God's mercy that allows for forgiveness even for those received into the Church without baptism.[5] (3) A controversial practice within the Catholic Church that involved the granting of forgiveness of sins, often criticized for its implications concerning guilt and repentance.[6]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Significance in Protestantism (Christian movement emphasizing faith and scripture):
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From: The Existence and Attributes of God

(1) Permissions granted by the Church to lessen punishment for sins, seen as an overreach of authority by the Pope.[7]

Protestantism (or simply the protestant church) is a major branch of Christianity originating from the Reformation in the 16th century, led by figures like Martin Luther. It emphasizes salvation by faith alone and the Bible as the ultimate authority. Variants of Protestantism include Lutheranism, Calvinism, Anglicanism, Methodism and Presbyterianism, each with unique practices but generally united by these core principles.