According to Dante, who resides in his ante-purgatory ?
Correct answer: B. The souls of those who are not yet ready to purge their sins
- A. The souls of those who are ready to enter heaven
- B. The souls of those who are not yet ready to purge their sins
- C. The souls of those who are about to enter hell
- D. The souls of the repentant who are punished for their sins
Explanation
Ante-purgatory contains souls who repented but were delayed in turning fully toward God, so they are not yet ready to begin formal purification. They are not souls destined for Hell.
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