postmillennialism
noun
post·mil·len·ni·al·ism
ˌpōs(t)-mə-ˈle-nē-ə-ˌli-zəm 
: the theological doctrine that the second coming of Christ will occur after the millennium
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As conservative evangelicals embraced premillennialism and more liberal Christians turned toward postmillennialism, their approach toward aiding the poor changed in accordance with their beliefs.
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Julie Zauzmer, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2017
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Julie Zauzmer, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2017
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“Postmillennialism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postmillennialism. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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