In this episode of the Builders of the Mystic Circle podcast, host Brother Jeremy Castle discusses the powerful words of James Baldwin, highlighting the danger of ignorance combined with power and the continuous struggle for justice. He explains that ignorance isn't just about lacking knowledge, but rather it's about refusing to learn, which coupled with power, can lead to grave injustices. He emphasizes that justice is a goal that needs constant building, protection, and defense. Brother Jeremy also discusses how ignorance leads to fear and eventually cruelty, highlighting the need for knowledge and understanding in its prevention. This episode invites listeners to play their part in seeking truth, questioning power, and pushing for justice, and concludes with the powerful message that knowledge, courage, and truth outweigh ignorance and power.
Suggested books:
The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
A dystopian novel that quietly examines how ignorance and power create social collapse, while knowledge and resilience become tools for survival and justice.
Blindness by José Saramago
A haunting allegory about how society unravels when people lose their ability to see, symbolizing the dangers of willful ignorance and the abuse of power.
Exit West by Mohsin Hamid
A beautifully written novel that explores migration, displacement, and the quiet injustices caused by those in power who refuse to see the humanity of others.
