Can A Sinful Protestant Go To Heaven?

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Question: From what I understand, if a Catholic is in a state of moral sin, and dies, he will go to hell, being that he/she did not participate in the sacrament of Confession. If this statement is true, how is it possible for a Protestant to be saved if he/she have committed a moral sin; being that they would not pursue the sacrament of Confession?

Second Question: Can reconciliation only be done through a priest? What if someone- Catholic, Christian, etc- ask God forgiveness directly- let’s say, before dying?

 

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The following links should assist you in better understanding the Catholic Church’s teaching on whether non-Catholics can go to heaven without Confession. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.
Recommended Reading:

• [Can a non-Catholic go to Confession? (http://forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=2414)
• [How far do Protestants get by with invincible ignorance? (http://forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=257355&highlight=mortal+protestants)
• [How are Protestants’ sins forgiven without going to confession? (http://forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=64676)
• [**How can a Protestant go to heaven without the sacrament of reconciliaton? ** (http://forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=3143)
• [Is Mortal Sin subjective? (http://forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=4264&highlight=mortal+sin+grave+matter)
• Can you ever confess to a layperson?