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An '''invincible error''' is, in [[Christian philosophy]], a normally [[Christian views on sin|sinful action]] which is not considered sinful because it was committed through blameless ignorance that one's actions were harmful or otherwise prohibited.<ref>[http{{Cite web |title=CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Error |url=https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05525a.htm 'Error'|access-date=2023-01-22 in Catholic Encyclopedia]|website=www.newadvent.org}}</ref>

In the stated philosophy, a sin occurs when a person knowingly commits an evil act, meaning that they must know both: