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"The Jews believed that killing Jesus was "sacred and religious" he was a heretic according to the way they read the law."

Right and what did Jesus say from the cross? "Father FORGIVE them for they KNOW NOT what they do." And what was the parable where Jesus talked about the servant who was "ignorant of the masters will. Though he deserves a harsh beating, he will receive a light one." It depends on WHY you reject the Gospel. If you know that Jesus is the way the truth and the light and then you reject him, you are in serious trouble. But if you have been raised all of your life to believe that the Muslim faith is the only true faith that pleases God, it is very hard to believe otherwise just because some preacher comes along and hands you a bible. God is fair. He looks at your heart and at all the complex things that make you what you are and hinder or help your free will.

This is not to say that the Christian faith is no better than any other. It is the fullest expression of God's will. As Paul said, "Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel."

"Jesus talked about the servant who was "ignorant of the masters will."

In this scripture he is talking about believers, not unbelievers. Read the next 2 scriptures and you would see this. He is explaining that not all believers seek God's will.

"How could they ask for forgiveness if they KNEW NOT WHAT THEY DID? "

The sky became as night when he was crucified. The curtain in the temple was ripped at that same time. This showed many the mistake they had made. Even the soldier proclaimed, "Surely this is the son of God."

You claim that we are saved by Jesus and yet you contradict yourself. You bring your catholic "works" theology into the mix claiming that Hindus, Communists, and Muslims can be saved if they are good people. You can't have it both ways. While that warm and fuzzy doctrine sounds good, it is anathema to scripture.

""invincible ignorance." "

I always loved this term when i followed the catholic teachings. It is nothing more than a catch all term used when scripture contradicts the Catholic teachings.

I don't mean any disrespect but, your theology is dangerous. It leads people to believe that you can be saved because your a good and moral person (works). This can lead people to believe that they don't have to witness to others that Jesus is the only way. This would actually put you into the position that the scripture you quoted was refering; not doing Gods will and receiving few stripes