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Definitions by Jim C (Alienmindtrick)

Militant ignorance 

A mistaken belief so strongly held that the holder is prepared to fight rather than accept the truth
Karen started a fight with a coworker rather than accept the truth that vaccines save lives. It was the clearest case of militant ignorance I've ever seen.

Militant ignorance 

Ignorance so deeply ingrained that a person will fight before accepting the truth, if ever
Kevin threw a punch at me when I told him that we have definitely been to the Moon. It was my first experience with anyone employing militant ignorance to keep from learning the truth and being proven wrong.