religious vacuum

language: ja

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.
    ja: 宗教的空白
  2. A perceived absence of spiritual guidance or a moral framework within a community or individual.
    ja: 精神的指導の欠如

examples

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

    その国の急速な世俗化は宗教的空白を生み出し、それはすぐにニューエイジ運動によって埋められた。

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

    社会学者は、宗教的空白に対処しなければ、社会的不安定につながる可能性があると主張している。