Judas Iscariot is most likely in Hell. What do you Think?

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Fr. Ripperger says that he’s encountered Judas in possession cases, and his nemesis saint to intercede has been none other than St. Mathias.
 
You are reading private revelation, it is not binding.

The Church has never proclaimed Judas to be in Hell. We are free to debate.
 
There is no such thing as a “human demon” any more than there could be a “human elephant”.

Humans and Angels are created beings, they cannot meld into a single form.

Whatever you are reading, stop reading it.
 
I’m not aware of Judas being credited in scripture with any good deeds. I remember that several not so good things were attributed to him though.

One thought, even if Judas had repented for turning Jesus over to the Jewish authorities, that doesn’t necessarily mean that he didn’t still ultimately reject what he knew as God.

I don’t think Judas ever knew that Jesus was God. And to be fair to the other Apostles, I don’t think some of them truly believed it either, until after Jesus’ resurrection.
 
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edjlopez23 said:
Unfortunately, Judas Iscariot is most likely in Hell based on what I heard the saints mentioned and exorcism stories.
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Fortunately, our eternal destiny is judged by God, not by saints and exorcism stories.
edjlopez23 said:
And they repaid me evil for good: and hatred for my love. 6 Set thou the sinner over him: and may the devil stand at his right hand. 7 When he is judged, may he go out condemned; and may his prayer be turned to sin. 8 May his days be few: and his bishopric let another take. (Psalm 108:5-8 DRA)

Judas Iscariot’s days were few and St. Paul the apostle took his place.
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Actually, the text here is prophesying that Jesus would be unjustly accused by the high priest. Judas didn’t accuse Jesus of anything; he just betrayed him to those who would subsequently accuse Him.

So, this doesn’t really look like it’s referring to Judas. However, you are correct if you’re pointing out that “may another take his office” is quoted at the time of the naming of Matthias as an apostle.
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Its unfortunate, because he didn’t truly repented before he died.
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We don’t know whether he repented or not.
He was trying to unburden him self from the world of his crime according to Catherine Emmerich. What do you think?
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I think that Anne Catherine Emmerich doesn’t provide authoritative (i.e., magisterial) teaching.
 
The problem with Judas was that he did not believe in God’s mercy.
 
If the “Judas” came up in an exorcism, it would have had to be information properly compelled by the priest in the name of Jesus Christ. The world of men, demons, exorcists, it’s all very legalistic. Demons have superior intelligence. Demons tell lies mixed in with the truth I have read. If not properly compelled, as I have said, the demon will deceive to achieve it’s own ends. They are not a very helpful lot.

…In other words, I would take that with a grain of salt. It is interesting to talk about, but this is hidden knowledge, beyond the veil. Not for us to know really. Just as well too, we have enough to worry about.
 
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I am not sure Judas objectively committed a sin or, if he did, the Church has ever stated clearly what it was. Please can someone clear this up for me? Jesus was wanted by the lawful authority of the time. Judas was a confidential source assisting the authorities in apprehending him. He was willing to go so far as to lose his anonymity to inform on Jesus. Since, as St Paul suggests ‘all authority comes from God’ are his actions blameworthy? Were I to approach a priest and seek advice on whether I should turn in a fugitive, would he not say ‘yes’? We should also note that the Bible gives two quite different accounts of his death, suggesting some confusion in the early Church about him.
 
I’m going to try to stop worrying about the matter since it is written:

22 Seek not the things that are too high for thee, and search not into things above thy ability: but the things that God hath commanded thee, think on them always, and in many of his works be not curious. 23 For it is not necessary for thee to see with thy eyes those things that are hid. 24 In unnecessary matters be not over curious, and in many of his works thou shalt not be inquisitive. 25 For many things are shewn to thee above the understanding of men. 26 And the suspicion of them hath deceived many, and hath detained their minds in vanity. (Sirach 3:22-26 DRA)
 
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I am not sure Judas objectively committed a sin or, if he did, the Church has ever stated clearly what it was. Please can someone clear this up for me?
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I think we can make a pretty good case for it, using Scripture!
Jesus was wanted by the lawful authority of the time.
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Well, no, He wasn’t. They were looking to find a charge to pin on Him, but couldn’t find one.

Jesus himself points out to them that, if it were a real arrest, they could have done it in the open, while He taught in Jerusalem. Rather, they grab Him in the middle of the night and hold a kangaroo court.

Moreover, for it to be a legal sentence, there would have had to have been two witnesses in agreement, right? And, the Scriptures tell us that the witnesses couldn’t even give a consistent account. Therefore, it’s not only a reasonable arrest, but also an invalid conviction.
Judas was a confidential source assisting the authorities in apprehending him. He was willing to go so far as to lose his anonymity to inform on Jesus. Since, as St Paul suggests ‘all authority comes from God’ are his actions blameworthy?
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So, all authorities are immune from acting sinfully, merely by virtue of their authority?

No, that can’t be right. In fact, we see exactly the opposite, all throughout the history of the Kingdom of Israel, from Jehoboam on down! So… no – we can’t claim that Judas’ actions are “blameworthy” merely because he was cooperating with the authorities.
Were I to approach a priest and seek advice on whether I should turn in a fugitive, would he not say ‘yes’?
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That would depend, don’t you think?
We should also note that the Bible gives two quite different accounts of his death, suggesting some confusion in the early Church about him.
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Do you think that the emphasis was on the manner of his death, or rather simply on the fact of it?
 
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He may have made a perfect contrition before death.
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How did he make an act of perfect contrition prior to hanging himself in despair?

The unanimous opinion of ALL the Saints and Doctors who spoke on the subject of Judas concur Judas is in hell.

The next question becomes: if people like Judas and Hitler aren’t in hell, or if we can’t even be reasonably sure they are, doesn’t that mean universal salvation is quite plausible? But universal salvation is a condemned heresy. So that means you at least have to admit that in all likelihood, Judas and Hitler are roomates in the abyss.
 
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The Catechism of Trent in the section of Holy Orders:

“but also end in this, that they derive no other fruit from their priesthood than was derived by Judas from the Apostleship, which only brought him everlasting destruction.”

There you have a document of the Ordinary Magisterium of the Church affirming Judas is in hell.

Combine that quote of the Roman Catechism with what Scripture says above. Add in the Church’s traditional iconographic depictions of Judas. Add in the unanimous consent of Doctors and Fathers who touched on the question. Add in the testimony of exorcists. And for good measure, let’s add in these quotes from the Byzantine Rite Liturgy of the Church:

Judas loves money with his mind.
The impious one moves against the Master.
He wills and plans the betrayal.
Receiving darkness, he falls from the light.
He agrees to the price and sells the priceless one.
A payment for the deeds the wretch gains hanging and a terrible death.
From his lot deliver us, O Christ God, granting remission of sins to those who celebrate Thine immaculate passion with love.
  • Kathisma Hymn (Tone 8) of Bridegroom Matins of Holy Tuesday
As the sinful woman was bringing her offering of myrrh,
the disciple was scheming with lawless men.
She rejoiced in pouring out her precious gift.
He hastend to sell the precious one.
She recognized the Master, but Judas parted from Him.
She was set free, but Judas was enslaved to the enemy.
How terrible his slothfulness!
How great her repentance!
O Savior, who didst suffer for our sakes,
grant us also repentance, and save us.
  • Praise Verses of Bridegroom Matins of Holy Wednesday
I’ll wager with the Saints, the Liturgy of the Church, the Bible and the Catechism of Trent and say Judas is in hell. It’s either that, or admit that universal salvation is plausible, which means the Church has erred in her teachings.
 
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Unfortunately, that could be said of a lot of people.
 
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