infidel
1460 (adj., n.), from M.Fr. infidèle, from L. infidelis "unfaithful," later "unbelieving," from in- "not" + fidelis "faithful" (see fidelity). In 15c. "a non-Christian" (especially a Saracen); later "one who does not believe in religion" (1526). Also used to translate Ar. kafir, from a root meaning "to disbelieve, to deny," strictly referring to all non-Muslims
Generally, members of one religion call other religions infidels.
2006-08-14 14:06:36
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answered by maî 6
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Infidel is used mainly by Muslims as a derogatory term referring to non-Muslims.
2006-08-14 14:12:02
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answered by Abriel 5
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Infidel Castro. He is the leader of cuba. :)
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alright..alright.....but.......
He's still a days numbered Infidel :)P
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2006-08-14 14:15:39
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answered by Anonymous
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Apostate sounds pretty cool too. We need more infidels and apostates.
2006-08-14 14:07:48
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answered by sheeple_rancher 5
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Looks like european roots.
[Middle English infidele, from Old French, from Latin nfidlis, disloyal : in-, not; see in-1 + fidlis, faithful (from fids, faith; see bheidh- in Indo-European roots).]
2006-08-14 14:05:55
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answer #5
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answered by Rjmail 5
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Infidelity to God.
2006-08-14 14:05:50
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answered by Augustine 6
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It is in the Bible. Describes non-believers.
2006-08-14 15:07:26
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answered by Kitten 5
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Fiddle Faddle ?
2006-08-14 14:05:47
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answered by Anonymous
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15th century French< Latin
2006-08-14 14:12:04
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answered by inteleyes 7
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