religious vacuum

language: fr

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.
    fr: Vide religieux
  2. A perceived absence of spiritual guidance or a moral framework within a community or individual.
    fr: Absence de guide spirituel

examples

  1. The rapid secularization of the country created a religious vacuum that was quickly filled by new age movements.

    La sécularisation rapide du pays a créé un vide religieux qui a été rapidement comblé par des mouvements New Age.

  2. Sociologists argue that a religious vacuum can lead to social instability if not addressed.

    Les sociologues soutiennent qu'un vide religieux peut conduire à l'instabilité sociale s'il n'est pas traité.