[§83] The Status of Spirits in Spirit Prison [Hell]

This podcast explains the status of disembodied spirits in prison (hell) in the postmortal spirit world and the conditions in prison. The spirits include heirs of the celestial kingdom who have not yet received the gospel and/or they are waiting the performance of their vicarious ordinances by someone still living on the earth. If these conditions and others are satisfied, celestial-worthy spirits can cross the gulf between prison and paradise that was bridged by the Savior during his postmortal ministry in paradise. Spirits in prison also include persons of the terrestrial and telestial kingdoms, as well as sons of perdition. The conditions in prison vary depending on the spiritual condition of the spirits who enter. Because of the diversity of spirits that exist, there are also diverse amounts of spiritual light present in prison. The gospel is taught in prison, and disembodied spirits retain their agency to accept the gospel, including the vicarious ordinances that can be performed on their behalf.