Do fundamentalists (or the people that others identify as that) object to being called by that name?

The term Fundamentalist is not a negative term. It simply means someone who thinks that the Bible should be thought of as literal history. The Bible is the fundamental source of their religion.





However, because people think Fundamentalists are crazy, it has slowly taken on a negative connotation. So now, many people use Fundamentalist and Fanatic as synonyms, but originally it was a more positive term.





As a Catholic, I find this very amusing. Sorry, but I do.Do fundamentalists (or the people that others identify as that) object to being called by that name?
I do not object to being called that....so long as it is understood that I do not take every word of Scripture literally, and that I do not necessarily agree with everyone who might be labeled fundamentalist on every subject.





The word denotes particular beliefs, so it is classifier (much as a denomination, or political party, is a classification).





Most use the term without having any idea what it actually means. So they use it incorrectly....but generally, from what those people would mean....yes I am a fundamentalist (and its fine to call me such).





In my case, in reality, I am very Conservative as to Scripture....but by definition I am not a fundamentalist (and a real fundamentalist would point that out if they knew my particular theology).Do fundamentalists (or the people that others identify as that) object to being called by that name?
I think I am fundamentalist. I am a Missouri-Synod Lutheran. I don't consider myself protestant because I don't agree with the non-Catholic, non-Lutheran viewpoints on Baptism and Holy Communion. No, I don't mind being called that. However, it is a broad term that is uncomfortably thrown over various groups of people that may not describe accurately all the groups.
Well I usually call them something else but I'm not allowed to say it here.....*innocent/devious look*
I prefer the term bible literalist-----fundamentalist or ';fundie'; is an offensive and unnecessary term of hate---
No. I consider it to be a compliment and recognition of a sincere belief structure.
i don't care what people call me...they called Jesus names.....what makes me any better....to follow Jesus means to go through his joys and pains....
I am under the impression that they are proud of that title
I do not.
I do not like name tags.
I prefer to call them fanatics
cream.
Nope no objection -- I have a personal realtionship with God.. Through Christ Jesus :)