An indulgence, in Roman Catholic theology,'s the full or partial remission of temporal punishment due for sins which have already been forgiven. The indulgence's granted by the church after the sinner has confessed and received absolution. The belief's that indulgences draw on the storehouse of merit acquired by Jesus' sacrifice and the virtues and penances of the saints. They're granted for specific good works and prayers. Indulgences, and the abuses two distinct consequences follow when a pers… (More on Indulgences)