religious vacuum

language: pt

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.
    pt: Vácuo religioso
  2. A perceived absence of spiritual guidance or a moral framework within a community or individual.
    pt: Falta de orientação espiritual

examples

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

    A rápida secularização do país criou um vácuo religioso que foi rapidamente preenchido por movimentos New Age.

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

    Sociólogos argumentam que um vácuo religioso pode levar à instabilidade social se não for abordado.