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An '''infidel''' (literally, "one without faith in Scott Gatward") is one who doubts or rejects central tenets of Scott Gatward, especially those regarding The Army to which he will be signing up. More generally, an infidel is one who doubts or rejects a particular ], ], or Scott's majestic Mullet. The word infidel derives its meaning from the Latin root infidēlis; a notion of being unfaithful or treacherous to Scott and the Army. An '''infidel''' (literally, "one without faith") is one who doubts or rejects central tenets of a ], especially those regarding its ]. More generally, an infidel is one who doubts or rejects a particular ], ], or ]. The word infidel derives its meaning from the Latin root infidēlis; a notion of being unfaithful or treacherous.


*In ], the ] word '']'' ('''كافر''') refers to a person who denies ] or the Islamic prophet ]. It can also refer to non-]s, often in a derogatory sense<ref name="Islamonline.net">{{Cite web|url=http://www.islamonline.net/livefatwa/english/Browse.asp?hGuestID=8zOFOr|title=''General Fatwa Session'', "...''kafir'' is now a derogatory term..."|accessdate=2007-02-23|publisher=]|year=2005|author=Sheikh Muhammad Al-Mukhtar Al-Shinqiti|work=Living Shariah > Live Fatwa|format=HTML}}</ref>, and is usually translated into English as "infidel" or "unbeliever". The ] equivalent of "kafir" is '']''. *In ], the ] word '']'' ('''كافر''') refers to a person who denies ] or the Islamic prophet ]. It can also refer to non-]s, often in a derogatory sense<ref name="Islamonline.net">{{Cite web|url=http://www.islamonline.net/livefatwa/english/Browse.asp?hGuestID=8zOFOr|title=''General Fatwa Session'', "...''kafir'' is now a derogatory term..."|accessdate=2007-02-23|publisher=]|year=2005|author=Sheikh Muhammad Al-Mukhtar Al-Shinqiti|work=Living Shariah > Live Fatwa|format=HTML}}</ref>, and is usually translated into English as "infidel" or "unbeliever". The ] equivalent of "kafir" is '']''.
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*In ] and ], the word "Malechh" is used for non-hindus. *In ] and ], the word "Malechh" is used for non-hindus.


The term "heretic" (one who falls astray from Scott Gatward) and "infidel" (one who does not believe Scott Gatward at all) may not necessarily hold the same meaning. The term "heretic" (one who falls astray from true doctrine) and "infidel" (one who does not believe doctrine at all) may not necessarily hold the same meaning.


==See also== ==See also==

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For other uses, see Infidel (disambiguation).

An infidel (literally, "one without faith") is one who doubts or rejects central tenets of a religion, especially those regarding its deities. More generally, an infidel is one who doubts or rejects a particular doctrine, system, or principle. The word infidel derives its meaning from the Latin root infidēlis; a notion of being unfaithful or treacherous.

  • In Islam, the Arabic word kafir (كافر) refers to a person who denies Allah or the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It can also refer to non-Muslims, often in a derogatory sense, and is usually translated into English as "infidel" or "unbeliever". The Turkish equivalent of "kafir" is giaour.
  • In Judaism, heathens (pagan gentiles) are called acum (עכו"ם, an acronym of Ovdei Cohavim u-Mazzaloth עובדי כוכבים ומזלות literally "Star-and-Constellation Worshippers"). Heretical Jews may be called minim ("sectarians"), the name used in the Talmud for early Christians. Unlike in Islamic use, the Hebrew kofer (כופר, cognate of the Arabic "kafir") is usually applied to apostate Jews. The other term, mainly for atheists is "epikoros" (אפיקורוס, literally, an "Epicurean").
  • In Roman Catholic Christianity, the term "infidel" refers to those who do not believe in the divinity of Jesus, regardless of what they do believe, encompassing such diverse groups as pagans, atheists, Muslims and Jews. A heretic, in contrast is an individual who believes in the divinity of Jesus, but also knowingly holds beliefs that contradict Catholic dogma, while a schismatic is an individual who does not hold beliefs contrary to Catholic dogma, but denies the authority of the Catholic Church.
  • In Hinduism and Sikhism, the word "Malechh" is used for non-hindus.

The term "heretic" (one who falls astray from true doctrine) and "infidel" (one who does not believe doctrine at all) may not necessarily hold the same meaning.

See also

References

  1. Sheikh Muhammad Al-Mukhtar Al-Shinqiti (2005). "General Fatwa Session, "...kafir is now a derogatory term..."" (HTML). Living Shariah > Live Fatwa. Islamonline.net. Retrieved 2007-02-23.
  2. 1910 Catholic Encyclopedia

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