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Purgatory was said to be a place where sinners would be "purged" of their sins. As for why Rest in Peace is said, in your context, I don't know.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on August 29, 2017 at 10:53 AM
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Well Bill it is a job to say have a good day.
posted by
C_C_T
on August 29, 2017 at 9:23 AM
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I always took it more to mean the state of the body. For instance, people will say that a body should not be exhumed and that it should be able to rest in peace.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on August 29, 2017 at 9:02 AM
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