Holy Roller

noun

, Disparaging and Offensive.

Holy Roller

derogatory.
a member of a sect that expresses religious fervour in an ecstatic or frenzied way

So called from the frenetic religiosity expressed during services

People would just be shouting, like you go to church, a holy roller church or something like that.

The seasons of protracted Holy Roller meetings often last for several weeks.

Apparently no meeting for any purpose is to be tolerated except the Holy Roller meetings themselves.

The Holy Roller church in this community, as elsewhere, in its total influence promotes immorality.

In the judgment of the more sober-minded people, the Holy Roller movement spoils the life of the community wherever it goes.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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