religious vacuum
definitions
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A state or condition in a society or an individual where traditional religious beliefs, institutions, or practices are absent, often resulting in a search for new spiritual or ideological meaning.en: A state or condition in a society or an individual where traditional religious beliefs, institutions, or practices are absent, often resulting in a search for new spiritual or ideological meaning.
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A perceived absence of spiritual guidance or a moral framework within a community or individual.en: A perceived absence of spiritual guidance or a moral framework within a community or individual.
examples
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The rapid secularization of the country created a religious vacuum that was quickly filled by new age movements.
The rapid secularization of the country created a religious vacuum that was quickly filled by new age movements.
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Sociologists argue that a religious vacuum can lead to social instability if not addressed.
Sociologists argue that a religious vacuum can lead to social instability if not addressed.