bible beater
n.n. a negative slang name for someone who talks about their Christian beliefs too much or in an aggressive way. It’s used to describe a person who seems to be judging others for not being religious enough.
n. a pejorative slang term for an overly zealous or aggressive Christian evangelist. A compound noun suggesting someone who uses the Bible to harangue or lecture others.
He avoids the bible beaters who preach loudly on street corners every Saturday.
His well-meaning aunt can come across as a bible beater when she starts lecturing everyone about morality at dinner.
The protagonist rebels against his upbringing, viewing his stern father as a bible beater whose rigid dogma left no room for compassion.