desacralization
[/ˌdiːsækrələˈzeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: dessacralizações
dessacralização
1. The process of removing sacred or religious character from something; the act of making something secular or profane
The desacralization of religious texts in academic settings allows for critical analysis.
A dessacralização de textos religiosos em contextos acadêmicos permite uma análise crítica.
2. The stripping away of divine or holy status from an object, person, or concept
Some argue that the desacralization of nature has contributed to environmental degradation.
Alguns argumentam que a dessacralização da natureza contribuiu para a degradação ambiental.
3. The process whereby something previously considered sacred becomes ordinary or commonplace
The desacralization of art through mass production changed how we perceive cultural artifacts.
A dessacralização da arte através da produção em massa mudou como percebemos artefatos culturais.
This term is primarily used in academic, sociological, and religious studies contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It reflects discussions about modernization, secularization, and the changing relationship between society and traditional religious institutions. The concept gained particular prominence during the 20th century as sociologists examined the decline of religious influence in Western societies.
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