religious vacuum

language: en

definitions

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.