old-time religion
Example Sentences
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Though thoroughly modern, the story nods to the old-time religion — that is, literature — in which good guys were good and bad guys were bad, and virtue triumphs over evil.
From New York Times ● Oct. 23, 2017
As Dave Niehaus so aptly put it, after one of the few great moments in his second Seattle stint, Griffey provided that old-time religion.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 20, 2016
When Hozier’s at his best, he can translate the eerie dread of old-time religion into a modern rock setting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2014
Meanwhile, in the game world, Columbia floats above it, blending old-time religion and futuristic technology, preparing to rain fire on the fallen world.
From Forbes ● Apr. 1, 2013
The most serious outbreak of recent times was theirs in 1868, when, under the influence of the young woman, Checheb, they attempted to restore the native government, the indian life, and the old-time religion.
From In Indian Mexico (1908) by Frederick Starr
