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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As humans, the greatest sacrifice one can make is to lay down one's life for another.  For Catholics, the crucifix is a constant reminder that Jesus made that sacrifice for all of mankind.

On a personal note, for me it's incredibly humbling (the sacrifice), comforting (the love) and joyful (the hope) all at once. [/quote]

Jesus is not the only human being who lay down his life for others -- and most of the rest of them are forgotten -- and they die forever - no resurrection or bodily ascension into heaven or sitting at the right hand of the father for them.  [b]If they were catholics who died with a mortal sin on their souls, they'd go straight to hell, no matter the altruism of their death.[/b][/quote]

Please cite the Catechism where that is described.[/quote]

Don't have an old copy, but do remember it was drilled into us as kids.  A mortal sin without being absolved by confession, then followed by communion, meant hell.   If that's changed, good, but what happened to all those who died in sin before the rule change?  Any word on that?[/quote]

Well, you are right in that dying with mortal sin without repentance and forgiveness from God will doom you to hell, BUT that description does not mean mortal sin= straight to hell without any consideration. At least that's how my belief: all things possible through God's judgment and mercy. And although taking communion after a final confession is a natural and lovely act, it doesn't determine what happens to a soul following death.[/quote]

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