Question for Christians?

Question

An "irish charmer" recently broght to my attention of a hateful slang term that is being used to describe fundementalist Christians.

"FUNDIES"

Is this offensive to ANYONE?

I kind of like it.

I am pretty sure most of you would call me a fundie...

Answer 1

Doesn't bother me. They can call me whatever they want. Jesus said we would be persecuted for his name's sake. Just confirms that I am doing right and living right.

Answer 2

In etymological terms, fundie is an example of a mutated contraction resulting from relaxed pronunciation, where the original word (in this case Fundamentalist) is shortened and slightly altered. There is no recorded first use of the term, though its appearance in the American English vocabulary coincided with the rise of Christian politics in the 1970s.

The term is used liberally in various publications and in common speech. Atheist publications and websites use the term frequently. While Fundamentalists object to the term, it is not considered hate speech by the general public.

why would it be offensive, a fundie is suppose to proud of being one, at least that is what they claim.

Answer 3

Using slang terms can be considered by many to be offensive. Why not just use the full and correct word? Slang words suggest a lack of education on the users part.

Answer 4

This is one definition I have found:

In its broadest usage in general terms, it denotes strict adherence to any set of basic ideas or principles; or, in the words of the American Heritage Dictionary: "a usually religious movement or point of view characterized by a return to fundamental principles, by rigid adherence to those principles, and often by intolerance of other views and opposition to secularism."

I see nothing wrong with following the scriptures to the "letter". The Bible does not need to be interpreted, it is very literal. If by following the Bible and its teachings makes me a fundamentalist then so be it.

The problem with many denominations is that they twist the meanings of the the scriptures to suit their beliefs or they insist that the Bible cannot be understood. They are wrong on both accounts.

The Apostles and even Jesus Christ himself would have been labeled fundamentalists based on the definition above.

Therefore I am proud to be a fundamentalist.

Answer 5

You do realize that with their "infinite wisdom" they think they are being so cool with that term. Why would anyone think that they make a difference? They want to be offensive because that is the best they can do. Using full words is difficult for some.

Answer 6

It depends on the attitude behind the word. If someone is just shortening the term fundamentalist then there's nothing wrong. If someone is saying it to mean that they are stupid, brainwashed, and so on, then yes, it's offensive.

Answer 7

The only thing offensive about it -is the fact that those who use this term really don't know what a fundamentalist is.

Answer 8

Being called a fundie don't bother me. Just don't blaspheme the name of God in my presence.

Answer 9

I'm christian, but not a fundie, and have to admit I've used the term myself. I don't see it as hateful slang, just a way to shorten a long word.

Answer 10

yes but in my mind that word
=
crazy people from witch to stay away in case they start the inquisition(again)/in case of protection crazy people who I'd debate against

watch "JESUS Camp" and you'll see how they turn children into Fundies