Reply #168: That Still Makes No Sense. "Fundie" is short for "Fundamentalist" [View All]

Do you know what the word means? Or are you just REDEFINING it on the fly to suit your needs?

fundamentalist - Function: noun
1 a often capitalized : a movement in 20th century Protestantism emphasizing the literally interpreted Bible as fundamental to Christian life and teaching b : the beliefs of this movement c : adherence to such beliefs
2 : a movement or attitude stressing strict and literal adherence to a set of basic principles

Well, it's obviously not definition #1, 1b or 1c. So let's move on.

It doesn't quite fit definition #2 either. I know of no "Atheist Commandments" or set of basic principles that good fundie atheists must adhere to.

I know of no atheists who are trying to FORCE others not to believe. I think that most atheists are smart enough to know that you can't force someone to NOT believe something. ("STOP BELIEVING, OR ELSE!")

(Knock-knock-knock!) "Uh, hello ma'am. I'm sorry for disturbing your dinner, but I just need a moment of your time. I'm from the United Atheist, uh, church? and I'm here to get you to stop believing in Jesus. It's just so silly!"

>> So a fundie atheist is one who is completely disrespectful of religious beliefs and feels completely validated in deriding, belittling and ridiculing christian beliefs, and does so vocally on a regular basis. <<

So what you're describing is someone you believe is rude. I'm guessing you intentionally use the word "fundie" as a thumb in the eye to annoy and agitate. Heh-heh-heh.

Despite your complaints, you won't be receiving any sympathy from me. For many overwrought Christians, ANY word that questions their belief is "rude" or "belittling". Our very existence is a mockery to their beliefs. To state our disbelief is to "deride".