The purpose of Q is to help awaken those that are under the sleeping spell of those that would enslave us, and it is our job to be the translators of Q to the masses. It is therefore essential that we help those on their exploration of the brutal truths instead of intimidating those asking (genuine) questions we disagree with. It is also essential that we have sympathy for those who are afraid when they first encounter those truths without the benefit of our knowledge of the plan.
@OP I do wish to address your title. The word "ignorant" means exactly "not knowing," it has nothing to do with WILLFUL ignorance. If you replace the word ignorant with the word "foolish" you will better make your point.
I don't disagree with your intent, but definitions matter. It is through using words as they are defined (even if only in the vernacular, as long as the target audience understands) that we are able to effectively communicate. In your case you are telling them a direct lie (you are saying "the definition of ignorance is not the definition of ignorance") and then implying your new definition. This immediately discredits your argument for anyone who knows the definition.
If your intent is to convey your meaning without alienation you could instead say:
"You are not foolish for not knowing, you are willfully ignorant for not wanting to know."
Though in truth, I see no problem with replacing the willfully ignorant with foolish either.
"You are not foolish for not knowing the truth, you are foolish if you don't want to know."
This is not CALLING someone foolish (which would be offensive), this is giving them an out from the trap of foolish behavior (an enticement to join the smart people).
If I were to try to convince one of their "foolishness" rather than their lack of knowledge, I feel that it would not resonate as well to the common man.
"It's easier to fool a man than convince him he has been fooled."
The purpose of Q is to help awaken those that are under the sleeping spell of those that would enslave us, and it is our job to be the translators of Q to the masses. It is therefore essential that we help those on their exploration of the brutal truths instead of intimidating those asking (genuine) questions we disagree with. It is also essential that we have sympathy for those who are afraid when they first encounter those truths without the benefit of our knowledge of the plan.
@OP I do wish to address your title. The word "ignorant" means exactly "not knowing," it has nothing to do with WILLFUL ignorance. If you replace the word ignorant with the word "foolish" you will better make your point.
I don't disagree with your intent, but definitions matter. It is through using words as they are defined (even if only in the vernacular, as long as the target audience understands) that we are able to effectively communicate. In your case you are telling them a direct lie (you are saying "the definition of ignorance is not the definition of ignorance") and then implying your new definition. This immediately discredits your argument for anyone who knows the definition.
If your intent is to convey your meaning without alienation you could instead say:
"You are not foolish for not knowing, you are willfully ignorant for not wanting to know."
Though in truth, I see no problem with replacing the willfully ignorant with foolish either.
"You are not foolish for not knowing the truth, you are foolish if you don't want to know."
This is not CALLING someone foolish (which would be offensive), this is giving them an out from the trap of foolish behavior (an enticement to join the smart people).
You have a great way with words...
"It's easier to fool a man than convince him he has been fooled."
Sounds like someone likes Robert Jordan. Nice