uskonnollistumisen

Uskonnollistuminen, often translated as "religious intensification" or "re-sacralization," is a concept used in sociology and religious studies to describe a phenomenon where religious beliefs and practices become more prominent, influential, or deeply felt within a society or for individuals. This can manifest in various ways, including increased participation in religious services, a stronger emphasis on religious doctrines and rituals, or a renewed personal commitment to faith.

The term is not necessarily about the growth of a particular religion but rather about the deepening of religious engagement regardless of specific affiliations. It can occur as a reaction to perceived societal secularization or in response to social, political, or personal crises. Uskonnollistuminen can be a collective or individual experience, affecting communities or single persons.

Scholars studying uskonnollistuminen often look at factors that might contribute to such a shift, such as cultural anxieties, the search for meaning and identity, or the influence of charismatic religious leaders. It is a dynamic process that can be influenced by both internal religious factors and external societal changes. The concept helps to understand the complex and often non-linear trajectory of religion in the modern world, acknowledging that secularization is not always a straightforward or irreversible process.