betty: Notwithstanding, it seems fair to note that not all ignorance is “willful.
Spirited: Agreed. Today there exists a rather small group of individuals who are willfully self-deceived. Having chosen darkness they are today the source of widespread deception. Then there are the deceived masses, the dupes of the former. That said however, our Lord always provides Light to those who are in the dark, upon which the ones in darkness then have a choice: choose either to receive Light or reject it. To reject Light is an act of will, which means that the dupe is no longer a victim of deception but a willful chooser of darkness.
Amen, sweet sister. Though we are in the Lord we may choose to disobey His guidance.
My beloved friends in the black community have been willingly deceived. Few are able to admit it.
Not all are simply concerned about themselves. Many chose to believe that Obama could not do real harm and his election would be a joyous milestone in our nation's history. He has become a bitter pill for many.
There is a powerful Christian spirit in the black community. It will not be long denied. I grieve with them and pray for mutual healing between brothers and sisters in Christ that we may walk together in the Light.
Well put.