religious vacuum

language: zh

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.
    zh: 宗教真空
  2. A perceived absence of spiritual guidance or a moral framework within a community or individual.
    zh: 精神指导缺失

examples

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

    该国快速的世俗化造成了宗教真空，很快就被新纪元运动填补了。

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

    社会学家认为，如果不加以解决，宗教真空可能会导致社会不稳定。