Why or why not?
2007-03-30 15:34:09 · 20 answers · asked by I'm Still Here 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I prefer fun-duh-mentalist. I have no problem insulting people who attack my people at every turn.
2007-03-30 15:41:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is this a British thing.I don't hear that in Calif.
I'm a firm believer in the scriptures but I'm not a sucker.I believe the essentials.
1) The eternal Diety of Christ
2) His physical death and resurrection
3)The miracles He performed(The Jews did too,they just couldn't agree on where He was getting His power from.
4)His continuing ministry through the work of God the Holy Spirit...and
5) The fulfillment of all the prophecies past ,present and future.
So,I guess I'm a proud" Fundie".As far as anything that doesn't concern the Bible like Gay marriage etc.I could care less,let them pay some alimony,see how it feels.
2007-03-30 22:48:10 · answer #2 · answered by AngelsFan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I use it all the time to describe fundamentalists. My definition is one who refuses to learn, refuses to think, and refuses to consider the possibility that they could possibly ever be wrong. They find one book and follow it as if it were the holy word, frequently denouncing anything that disagrees with it as obviously false and they rarely get past the defense of "Because God says so." Sometimes they don't even get that far, responding to any and all criticism with something like, "You're just trying to persecute me!"
Most often it is in reference to Christians but can be applied to other religions. I was most amused when I had a Wiccan call me a "Fundie Pagan" just because I practice a Reconstructionalist religion instead of a Neo-Pagan one. And if you know anything about Reconstructionalist Pagans, one thing that sets us apart from Neo-Pagans is our focus on historical accuracy.
2007-03-30 22:44:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No - because a fundie is a fundie no matter WHAT they believe!
So if the shoe fits wear it.
2007-03-30 22:37:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been called worse we as Christians should spend more time in the word and prayer than worrying about what people say and think about us. Matthew 6:27.
2007-03-31 03:28:12 · answer #5 · answered by encourager4God 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because it has the appearance of making fun of Christianity. Don't ask me why - it just does. The fact that you are asking this question tells me that there is that perception out there that that word is offensive.
2007-03-30 22:39:10 · answer #6 · answered by Chimichanga to go please!! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how it is said. I am proud to belong to God's family and I love Him. I am not afraid to share the word of God. If that makes me "fundie", that is cool with me. : )
2007-03-30 22:39:27 · answer #7 · answered by SeeTheLight 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, sorry. It just shows the questioners lack of respect for Christians. And I think it's meant to be offensive-which also shows the questioners arrogant attitude.
2007-03-30 22:48:38 · answer #8 · answered by beano™ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I always say there is nothing fun about "fundies." And it rhymes with undies.
2007-03-30 22:49:17 · answer #9 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Personally, I prefer the term "holy roller." But, I'm sure that offends some.
2007-03-30 22:38:46 · answer #10 · answered by . 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not by itself, but usually it accompanies a statement to the effect that Christians are not very intelligent.
2007-03-30 22:51:00 · answer #11 · answered by supertop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋