Boron Elgar wrote:
> On Mon, 06 Feb 2006 11:57:41 -0600, zxcvbob >
> wrote:
>
>
>>Boron Elgar wrote:
>>
>>>On Mon, 06 Feb 2006 11:03:07 -0600, zxcvbob >
>
>
>>>"Fundie" is not a term that is confusing or misunderstood. The term
>>>"fundamentalism" is well known, well defined and commonly understood.
>>>Since the definition of "fundamentalism" mentions an opposition to
>>>secularism, that would still make the term one of contradiction,
>>>rather than substance.
>>>
>>>
>>>Boron
>>
>>
>>"Fundamentalism" is not well defined nor understood. Do a google search
>>on "define: fundamentalism" (without the quotation marks) and you will
>>see over a dozen widely conflicting definitions.
>>
>>Best regards,
>>Bob
>
>
> Fundamentalism has common and similar entries in standard dictionaries
> and encyclopedias. No need to go to blogs for redefinitions based on
> claptrap.
>
>
> Boron


How about this one? (first actual dictionary I checked, and I didn't
look any further): http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/fundamentalism

There's enough difference between the 1st and 2nd definition to cause
misunderstandings.

Bob