2007-08-21 15:37:45 · 14 answers · asked by LadyRebecca 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
context is the difference isnt it
too offen it is used as a derogeratory term, frankly i am am glad it has no place in australian society
2007-08-22 13:34:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the words 'kill the' in front of the word infidel is what makes it offensive.
2007-08-21 22:40:53 · answer #2 · answered by cbmultiplechoice 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Highly offensive & judgemental! Like the term Gentile.
Christians see all mankind as children of God.
2007-08-21 22:43:11 · answer #3 · answered by Robert S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It has always been offensive to me, as in "I'm the infidel, and the muslims want to kill me."
2007-08-21 22:42:30 · answer #4 · answered by Lionheart ® 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not the word, but what it encompasses. [They are the Them's] It is inclusive of everyone [not only my own religion, but all others] that do not not fold into their mindset/belief. We are the Us's. We "Us's" are all infidels and we are to be eradicated. Period.
2007-08-21 22:48:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To me it is just a label. words like that require context and intent to be considered offensive
2007-08-21 22:41:43 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's just terminology. I know it simply means someone of no religion, therefore I don't get offended by it.
2007-08-21 22:40:59 · answer #7 · answered by Dawn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't mean much to me either way, course I ain't looking down the barrel of a gun either. It might mean a whole more if I were.
2007-08-21 22:43:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is meant to be offensive, but I personally don't find it so.
2007-08-21 22:40:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Offensive if you're feeling convicted.
2007-08-21 22:48:19 · answer #10 · answered by 12isthyway 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋