Why Ignorance is Unforgivable?

  Why Ignorance is Unforgivable

  

 (Question 8211, August 10, 2011)

Because ignorance can lead to destruction. Therefore, you are responsible. Those who bear responsibilities are even more unforgivable in their ignorance.

If you don’t know something, you should explore it. You should invest your most important time and greatest energy into it.

The traditional Chinese saying, "The ignorant are not to be blamed,"不知者不罪 can only apply to the mediocre. For those who aspire to more, ignorance is unacceptable.

There are three types of unforgivable ignorance.

The first type is ignorance  from pride.  Certain arrogant super-scientists who believe they are absolutely correct and know everything are everywhere. In reality, their external research paths have long since reached a dead end. These scientists deny spirituality, leading humanity astray. Such ignorance is unforgivable. 

The second type is ignorance  from stubbornness. The Confucian notion of "choosing goodness and being stubborn" 擇善固執 falls into this category. These individuals cling to outdated networks of thought, refusing to accept new ideas, believing that the world is black and white with only two paths. Their only response to differing opinions is to ignore them. Not only do they ignore, but they also enjoy mocking dissenters, persecuting them, expelling them, and undermining them.

The third type of unforgivable ignorance is one's own ignorance. Do not tolerate your own ignorance. You cannot sleep soundly on a bed of ignorance. Be constantly aware of your blind spots. Do not be proud, do not be stubborn. Do not forgive yourself.....

 Because ignorance can lead to the happiness of your evil  enemy who is laughing.

Be humble.  Bravely refuse stubbornness.  A wrong path is suicidal. Try something new always.