absorbedpath:
BJINFIDEL:
07midnite:
Arizona Warrior, Fellow Infidel:
Did you know the first use of 'indifel' was by Christians in the 1400's? Today its generic to all faiths, and generic to non-religious beliefs as well. If everyone believed a chocolate donut was the healthiest food on the planet and you did not believe it, you would be the infidel. The term has become nothing, so why would anyone with any education mind an Infidel's Club!!
infidel
One entry found.
Main Entry:
in·fi·del 
Pronunciation:
\ˈin-fə-dəl, -fə-ˌdel\ Function:
noun Etymology: Middle English
infidele, from Middle French, from Late Latin
infidelis unbelieving, from Latin, unfaithful, from
in- +
fidelis faithful — more at
fidelity Date: 15th century
1: one who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
2 a: an unbeliever with respect to a particular religion
b: one who acknowledges no religious belief
3: a disbeliever in something specified or understood
— infidel adjective
Sorry, can't be a part of that one. #1 knocked me right out of it.
Yeah, If it helps, we are using the term INFIDEL in a generic sense.
It all began a while back, one member argued that the war over seas was unjustifiable, thus making our military "Infidels" in the eyes of those who reside in the Middle East.
One of our Military Service Men who also is a Proud member od RSWarrior took the sig name INFIDEL, starting the club.
In this case, the term infidel has gone almost 360 in its definition to mean a Proud American, as if it were being shouted from an enemy of the U.S.
If you want too, look into definition 3, this could be the one we would more than likely fall under. We would be disbelievers in an unjustified war. We would be disbelievers to the fact that we were "Unprovoked".
If that doesnt help ya out, check the website, You will join Right up! lol
Actually, I'm not 100% sure this is what started it, but I called out someone making racist remarks about people from the middle east. While I realize they were referring specifically to terrorists, the remarks were nonetheless uncalled for. I never made any such remarks about the war being unjustifiable, nor do I recall anyone else. AND...I'm a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Afghanistan. Having lost friends while I was there, and since in Iraq as well, I apologize if I'm I was a little sensitive to the ignorant racist remarks.
The same individuals who made the racist remarks seemed to believe that "Infidel" was an offensive statement as well, and perhaps they also felt "two wrongs would make a right".
I'm actually a little let down that I allowed myself to get sucked into this, and for the record never disrespected anyone. I merely pointed out that I felt the racist remarks were unecessary and their use...ignorant. Ignorance and stupidity are not the same.
Ok,
I will admit that I was not around for the original discussion. I read the posts after they were put up and in a couple instances I spoke my mind, earning me my invitation into the club.
Honestly, I didnt know you were even involved until now. I thought it was somone else's remarks that sparked the name change, and it could have been. I really dont know.
Member Infidel defined the club as "Those who are proud to be Americans and stand up for American beliefs."
I agree to that.
If in some way, your beliefs are different or contrary to what I think, thats ok.....If YOU believe you are a Proud American.....You qualify.
If you would like to have an intelligent discussion highlighting the differences in your beliefs and mine, I will gladly join you.
"To Destroy You is No Loss, To Preserve You is No Gain." Khmer Rouge Slogan
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