What is vincible and invincible ignorance?

Invincible ignorance is doing something wrong when one could not have known better; vincible ignorance is doing wrong when one ought to have known better.

What is the meaning of invincible ignorance?

Invincible ignorance is used in Catholic moral theology to refer to the state of persons who are, through no fault of their own, ignorant of the fact that the Christian message is true. It is the opposite of the term vincible ignorance.

Is invincible ignorance forgivable?

In Catholic theology, invincible ignorance, “whether of the law or the fact, is always a valid excuse and excludes sin.” invincible ignorance: a deductive Fallacy of Circularity where the person in question simply refuses to believe the argument, ignoring any evidence given.

Who then is a disciple?

A Christian disciple is a believer who follows Christ and then offers his own imitation of Christ as model for others to follow (1 Corinthians 11:1). A disciple is first a believer who has exercised faith (Acts 2:38).

What does the word invincible?

Definition of invincible : incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued a seemingly invincible army.

What are the 4 types of ignorance?

Types of Ignorance

• invincible ignorance: lack of knowledge that a person has no way to obtain.
• vincible ignorance: lack of knowledge that a rational person is capable of acquiring by making an effort.
• nescience: lack of knowledge that doesn’t matter in the circumstances (from Latin ne-, “not” plus scire, “to know.”

Can God Save the wicked?

God is capable of saving the vilest offender. In fact, God loves to save sinners. As we read about the city of Nineveh, we often focus on the story of the disobedient Jonah and his time in the belly of a large fish while completely missing the reality of God’s saving grace for a wicked people.