Purgatory

The concept of Purgatory is intricately tied to the concept of what is required for forgiveness. Many Christians would, I believe, agree that for sins to be forgiven they must be recognized and repented. If you screwed up, you must realize that you really did screw up and be sorry you did so before you can be forgiven.This is covered in many non-RC churches during the confession. The Creedal Christian Community says that you can be sorry for things you have done without knowledge and be forgiven them directly. You simply need to be aware that you have done things, even if unwittingly, that has caused harm to others.The concept of Puragtory is directed towards the person who has committed sins and dies without either recognizing he has sinned or while recognizing the fact, has not repented.In that situation the Roman Catholic Church provides the spiritual equavalent of a halfway house, a place where the person has the opportunity for appeal and redress, where they can examine their life and repent for those things that have gone unrepentant.

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Aslan is not a Tame Lion

There does seem to be much Biblical support for the concept of Purgatory as yet another of the mercies of GOD. You can read about the Roman Catholic point of view in the Catholic EncyclopediaThe idea is also reflected in many of the Protestant churches in the concept of Middle State, a period of instruction, reflection and renewal where someone can review their life and repent sins. It's an additional opportunity for someone finally faced with ultimate reality to change and grow. Christianity has always borrowed from other peoples, other religions. The Creation Myths in Genesis, the story of a flood, Moses in the Bullrushes to Paul adopting the Unknown God are all examples of Christianity borrowing other teachings. Easter and Christmas are but celebrations from other peoples that were adopted and modified by Christianity.

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Aslan is not a Tame Lion