'''Deliberate ignorance''' is the practice of refusing to consider or discuss logic or evidence disproving ideologically motivated positions. Related concepts are [[wishful thinking]] and the [[fallacy of invincible ignorance]]. Examples of deliberate ignorance include:
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'''Deliberate ignorance''' (sometimes '''willful ignorance''') is the practice of refusing to consider or discuss logic or evidence disproving ideologically motivated positions. Related concepts are [[wishful thinking]] and the [[fallacy of invincible ignorance]]. Examples of deliberate ignorance include:
* [[liberal denial]] about the ability to leave the harmful [[homosexual]] lifestyle, as thousands have successfully done
* [[liberal denial]] about the ability to leave the harmful [[homosexual]] lifestyle, as thousands have successfully done