2007-10-23 08:38:54 · 39 answers · asked by Eleventy 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Its kind of like screaming "GAY" at someone... you're only offended if you're not actually one.
Those that are, are usually proud.
2007-10-23 08:45:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes, the term is offensive. So are the fundies.
2007-10-23 15:08:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reflecting on the history of one group of people coming up with "names" for another group, I'd have to say that it was negative. In the context I often find it used, it has become associated with a negative connotation, commonly hard-headed-ness or ignorance.
Fundamentalist essentially means a return to essential principles. I agree with some christian fundamentalist positions and definately disagree with others, but I respect their views just as I respect the views of a non-believer. I wouldn't like it if people started coining the term "Cathie" for me, if it implied I was an ignorant bigot. Name calling should be left behind in kindergarten.
2007-10-23 09:09:10 · answer #3 · answered by Spiffs C.O. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in the least! The genus 'Fundulus' includes many beautiful, hardy, and interesting fish. I have kept Fundies in many different aquariums, ranging from pure fresh to pure salt water.
They were also prolific breeders, and were an easy pleasure to keep and raise! They did tend to be a bit energetic and rough though...
2007-10-23 08:57:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
fun.da.men.tali.sm - noun. A movement in American Protestantism that stresses the infallibility of the Bible in all matters of faith and doctrine, accepting it as a literal, historical document. - Random House Dictionary of the English Language, College Edition.
That's what it means, not offensive at all. However, some who are not literate use it as a very deragatory word just like someone would use a "slur" such as "coon" or "cracker" against their true meaning.
2007-10-23 08:47:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
When I use the word Fundie, I mean Fanatic. So I mean it as an offensive term, whether they take it as one or not doesn't matter.
2007-10-23 08:47:17 · answer #6 · answered by River 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I thought fundies were a pair of edible panties or a pair of panties for two. That is hardly offensive...that's just fun!
2007-10-24 03:58:21 · answer #7 · answered by 0000000 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Much as I enjoy offending fundies, when I use the term fundie, I mean no offence by it. It's just short for fundamentalist - a label most fundies seem proud to wear (shame on them).
2007-10-23 08:45:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
No offense given where no offense is taken.
I think we can all agree, that it is most used by people who can't spell-
f-u-n-d-a-m-e-n-t-a-l-i-s-t.
or those who's answers / or questions are not worth the effort of spelling the whole word.
God Bless :-)
I vote for Monarch 441. Great answer.
2007-10-23 08:51:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I see a fundie and a fanatic as one and the same and are people who think that their way is the only way to God when this is just a child's fantasy.
2007-10-23 08:45:26 · answer #10 · answered by mike hughes 52 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
It depends on how it is used. Some people use it and intend to be offensive. Others use it instead of typing out "fundamentalist."
2007-10-23 08:47:03 · answer #11 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋