This article is closely related to Mike Ovey’s The Art of Imperious Ignorance. Carson addresses a recent social media post affirming imperious ignorance in the case of LGBT affirmation, making some additional points to Ovey’s article: Omniscience on a subject is not the criteria certain knowledge, and it is misleading to claim it. Not having complete knowledge doesn’t necessarily free us to act according to our own interpretation.

This article discusses the argument of lack of clarity in the Bible when responding to theological arguments that one does not agree with. Ovey draws parallels to a similar argument made in the pro-Arian Creed. Such an argument has the appearance of humility, but does not only declare ignorance for oneself but also for everyone else: a “Compulsory Ignorance Act.” The argument also as an appearance of value neutrality or being undogmatic, but often stems from an agenda of some sort.