Fundamental?

Question

Does anyone on here even know what the word fundamental means? And if so why do so many people misuse it?

Thank you Gravtol. I take being called a fundamentalist as a compliment.

Answer 1

I know what fundamental means when referring to most things -- it means basic (as in fundamental needs, basic needs). When referred to in a religious sense, it is decribing a group who takes the Bible literally. I believe "strict adherence" is often used in connection with fundamentalism.

Have I misused it?

Answer 2

I have not seen the correct definition yet, or may be I over looked it but here goes...

Main Entry: 1fun·da·men·tal
Pronunciation: "f&n-d&-'men-t&l
Function: adjective
1 a : serving as an original or generating source : PRIMARY b : serving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : BASIC
2 a : of or relating to essential structure, function, or facts : RADICAL ; also : of or dealing with general principles rather than practical application b : adhering to fundamentalism


One entry found for fundamentalism.


Main Entry: fun·da·men·tal·ism
Pronunciation: -t&-"li-z&m
Function: noun
1 a often capitalized : a movement in 20th century Protestantism emphasizing the literally interpreted Bible as fundamental to Christian life and teaching b : the beliefs of this movement c : adherence to such beliefs
2 : a movement or attitude stressing strict and literal adherence to a set of basic principles
- fun·da·men·tal·ist /-t&-list/ noun

Answer 3

Fundamental is a good word that has been demonized by the media. The media is scared of "fundamentalists" because they don't need the media. It's basically going back to the basics... grassroots efforts to re-discover the original intentions and understandings of a certain idea, religion or belief system. In reality, fundamental is the basic building blocks of understanding. It's actually a very good thing. I don't understand why the media is so petrified of it except that it threatens their own existence perhaps??

Answer 4

I have seen what you have written if anyone is a Fundamentalist on YA its you.

anyone that would atomaticly disscredit a religion and call it evil (much less any religion that is not yours) is a fundamentalist

anyone that wants to change a country so its laws mirror there theology is a fundamentalist.


Like I said you should take it as a complement otherwise why would you do it? Then again I have no shame in saying that I can be a Fundamentalist in the exact oposite direction

Answer 5

Pft! Grand example! LOL! How do you know Jesus wasn't an imitation of someone prior. He had to learn from someone. I think the real mistake of modern Christianity is the continual segregation of Christianity from 'humanity'. Take the 'Christ' out of Christianity and you have a perfect religion. No hocus pocus. No mythical human figure, just a god and a whole lot of nice people making the world a better place. Peace.

Answer 6

Yep, I know what it means. And in reference to Christianity a fundie is a FUNDAMENTALIST. Which means that they are taking it quite literally.

Answer 7

what I want to know is why they always assume it has to be attached to the word Christian--there are fundamentalists in every religion--although you are right--it's most often used in place of fanatic, even though the definitions are completely different

Answer 8

Basic ... strict adherence? All the "frills" stripped away and simply getting down to the basics of the matter.

That's how I view the term.

Answer 9

Strict adherence. As in taking the bible literally. Big mistake!

Answer 10

the correct word is fundamentalism