Sentences with phrase «invincible ignorance»
"Invincible ignorance" refers to a state where someone is deliberately refusing to understand or acknowledge something, and no amount of evidence or information can change their perspective. It describes a willful ignorance that cannot be overcome. Full definition
To quote you: «The Church also recognizes the possibility of salvation for those living in invincible ignorance, i.e. those who have never heard of Jesus or been evangelized.»
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Except for nonnegligent errors of fact, even invincible ignorance will not serve; we must know the rules, and the best of intentions is not sufficient to goodness if I mistake the correct way.
Powered by invincible ignorance, this network maintained that Banks was a digital guru who had hired a brilliant company to «do digital» and Vote Leave should merge with them and let Banks control all data / digital elements of the campaign.
The Church also recognizes the possibility of salvation for those living in invincible ignorance, i.e. those who have never heard of Jesus or been evangelized.
Not to mention: invincible ignorance is a defense to not accepting Catholic teachings.
Business people, on the other hand, point to the invincible ignorance of the clergy on economic matters, which prevents them from comprehending the success of the free - enterprise system.
The lecturer was forced to make an application of the doctrine of invincible ignorance!
Such «invincible ignorance» - itself a cause for pastoral sadness and compassion - then further fuels the widespread impression that the Magisterium is lacking in pastoral compassion.