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A "holier-than-thou" attitude is a form of self-righteousness. The phrase originates from Isaiah 65:5 in the King James Bible, which says (spelling modernized): “Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou” Holier Than Thou may also refer to: Holier Than Thou, a science fiction fanzine
Self-righteousness (also called sanctimony, sententiousness, and holier-than-thou attitudes) [1] [2] is an attitude and belief of moral superiority derived from a person deeming their own beliefs, actions, or affiliations to be of greater virtue than those of others. [3]
Another term with this meaning is frummie. [5] A person who is frum from birth (FFB) was born into a frum household and has remained observant. [11] [12] [13] This contrasts with a baal teshuva (BT), which literally means 'master of return' and refers to a Jew who has become frum after a period or lifetime of following a non-Orthodox lifestyle.
The king of conservative talk radio praised a column published anonymously Monday — The Flight 93 Election — that criticized conservative thought leaders.
here using thou as a verb meaning to call (someone) "thou" or "thee". Although the practice never took root in Standard English, it occurs in dialectal speech in the north of England. A formerly common refrain in Yorkshire dialect for admonishing children who misused the familiar form was: Don't thee tha them as thas thee!
[12] The band at that same time released their first new song in seven years: a cover of Metallica's "Holier than Thou," which subsequently appeared on The Metallica Blacklist tribute album. [13] A music video for the song was released, and featured appearances by David Yow of The Jesus Lizard , Angelo Moore of Fishbone , cosplayer /actress ...
Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., a prominent ally of Donald Trump, said voters don't care who conducts background checks into the president-elect's Cabinet picks and that Trump would fire members of ...
Running to greet you is one of the ways our feline friends express just how much we mean to them. 4. Following you around. Person petting cat on head.