“MACETANDO” THE APOCALYPSE

A COMPARISON BETWEEN CHRISTIAN AND INDIGENOUS APOCALYPTICS

Abstract

This paper analyzes three perspectives on the "end of the world": Theology of Liberation, dispensationalism, and the indigenous view. The research questions how these different worldviews shape the understanding of the apocalypse and human action in the present. The hypothesis is that apocalyptic perspectives influence divergent social practices and attitudes. The theoretical framework includes theologians such as James Cone and Hinkelammert, as well as analyses of religious fundamentalism. The methodology adopted is the comparative analysis of texts, observing how each doctrine influences behaviors and worldview. The conclusions suggest that christian apocalyptic tends to have a more passive stance, while indigenous apocalyptic promotes more active action, based on preservation and care for the world.