How far do Protestants get by with invincible ignorance?

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This is my third time to ask. I have yet to get a response. I will try again.
For Catholics, artificial birth control is a sin. Re-marriage without an annulment is a sin. But what about a protestant who is told, from the pulpit, that none of the above are sins? Is the protestant innoncent of sin because of his ignorance? Does he get a 'ticket to heaven" because of his ignorance or is he somehow culpable for his ignorance.
At the very least isn’t he guilty of violating the “natural moral law”? Is violating the natural moral law a mortal sin?
 
Hi,

Looks like the third time is the charm. Yes, Protestants and others may very well get by because of invincible ignorance. But they also must get by without the great advantage of the sanctifying grace that comes with all the sacraments we have. Just the sacrament of Penance is worth far more than any invincible ignorance. They are still quite capable of committing mortal sins—with only an attempt at perfect contrition as an antidote.

Fr. Vincent Serpa, O.P.
 
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