And if somebody call me that derogatory name based on my religion does that make it a hate crime?
2006-12-15 13:13:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Normally this is what fundamental Muslims call non-Muslims, so it is derogatory in one sense, hate crime by definition is committing a act of violence based on someone's creed, religion, etc.
2006-12-15 13:17:32 · answer #1 · answered by Joonbug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought you said you were called an imbecile in your previous answer. I wouldn`t care if someone called me an infedel. I have a few choice names for them. Like I told you in the other question, a hate crime is defined as an actual act of violence.
2006-12-15 21:15:19 · answer #2 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what an "infedel" is.
If you mean "infidel", it would only be an insult if I believed it.
Therefore: not a hate crime.
(Not any more than the insults people in this forum keep slinging at each other.)
2006-12-15 21:17:47 · answer #3 · answered by musemessmer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is supposed to be an insult but I like being called that. Heathen is nice too.
Hate crime? In today's hostile climate you can't take a word without squalling? Hate crimes are physically violent.
2006-12-15 21:16:48 · answer #4 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
infidel simply means unbeliever, someone who does not believe in the creator God. It is considered somewhat an insult, but it's not a hate crime.
Incidentally, christians should not be considered infidels by muslims, to do so is in violation of Quranic verse 2:62
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2006-12-15 21:30:15 · answer #5 · answered by Squirrley Temple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't take it as an insult. All it means is that I don't buy into their brand of crap. Give it up with the hate crime stuff - it's just an insult in their eyes. That's all.
2006-12-15 21:15:30 · answer #6 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it wouldn't be a hate crime if someone called you an infidel. Oh and learn to spell the word right next time.
2006-12-15 21:25:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe it's an insult. That person is basically judging me, by his own convictions. There is only one Judge....and it's not them.
2006-12-15 21:21:05 · answer #8 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its an insult.
2006-12-15 21:19:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is in the Muslim sense of the word, and you are a Christian, not really.
2006-12-15 21:29:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋