“fundamentalist” is typically an epithet
Of course, “reactionary” was also traditionally a derogatory term. So perhaps that isn’t surprising.
Of course, “reactionary” was also traditionally a derogatory term.
In the context of religious studies “fundamentalist” is not derogatory but descriptive.
Most epithets start out as descriptive terms with some sort of negative connotation.
Of course, “reactionary” was also traditionally a derogatory term. So perhaps that isn’t surprising.
In the context of religious studies “fundamentalist” is not derogatory but descriptive.
Most epithets start out as descriptive terms with some sort of negative connotation.