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Question

Please, signification a "holy roller"

Hi Eduvalag! Welcome to the forum! - rac1, Oct 9, 2012

Thanks - eduvalag, Oct 9, 2012

Answer 1

"Holy roller" stems from descriptions of some fundamentalist Christian denominations that act on their religious feelings by moving in uncontrolled ways, sometimes by rolling about in worship sessions. Over time this has come to imply someone who is very rigid in their religious beliefs. It is usually said in a derogatory sense.

Quite an insight. Thanks for sharing! I learn a lot from you Noetol. - francobollo, Oct 10, 2012

Thanks, Franco! - Noetol, Oct 10, 2012

For me, locally, it has nothing to do with denominations. It's still kind of said in a negative way, but it's someone who is very active religiously, to the point of annoying others. - rheit, Oct 12, 2012

Answer 2

It refers to members of fundamentalist or Pentecostal churches. It's considered insulting.

Learned something new.. Thanks! - francobollo, Oct 10, 2012