Apocalyptic Ethics, End-Time Christians, and the Storming of the US Capitol
This article argues that an apocalyptic interpretation of divine revelation provides the theological foundation for discerning the appropriate space for human life to thrive. This apocalyptic theological ethic is contrasted with that of end-time Christians who have supported Donald Trump as God’s ch...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
2021
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Studies in Christian ethics
Year: 2021, Volume: 34, Issue: 4, Pages: 467-481 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CG Christianity and Politics KBQ North America NBQ Eschatology NCA Ethics |
| Further subjects: | B
end-time Christians
B Apocalyptic B Anti-semitism B Christian Nationalism B Paul Lehmann B storming the US Capitol B Christian Ethics |
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| Summary: | This article argues that an apocalyptic interpretation of divine revelation provides the theological foundation for discerning the appropriate space for human life to thrive. This apocalyptic theological ethic is contrasted with that of end-time Christians who have supported Donald Trump as God’s chosen one and who joined the storming of the US Capitol on 6 January 2021. It contrasts five features of apocalyptic thinking for both groups: (1) expectation of the end of the world, (2) ethics, (3) Christ, nation, and the first commandment (4) Christians and Jews, and (5) the cross. While the article seeks to give a fair description of the beliefs of end-time Christians, it argues that their beliefs have taken a heretical and dangerous turn. |
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| ISSN: | 0953-9468 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Studies in Christian ethics
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/09539468211031365 |