Here’s a word I learned that significantly helps me understand evil born of ignorance: Amathia

Defined:

1. the state of ignorance created by the refusal to see, acknowledge, or learn something which is necessary for understanding.
2. a righteous or hardheaded mentality resulting from the repeated unwillingness to hear or imagine another’s perspective.
3. a lack of understanding with the ability to understand.
4. willful ignorance.
5. intelligent stupidity.