...on second thought, don't answer that, Jerry.

It's just a personal peave of mine that "fundamentalist" should be at the most a neutral word -- meaning one who believes in the fundamentals of a belief system. Ground is ceded when we allow others to define what we believe, and meaning is lost when one can no longer refer to themselves as a "fundamentalist" because those who are not fundamentalists now wear the wrong moniker.

But it's not your fault. I understand your desire to distance yourself. It's just that in doing it as you felt you had to, you necessarily imply that you do not believe the fundamentals of the Christian faith.......and that necessary leaves one to wonder why you would consider yourself a christian if you do not believe in its fundamentals.

complicated, no?