| − | This belief is considered by its adherents to be an element of [[Conservative Christian]] theology. The [[Liberal Christian]] view is usually that no literal millennial period will occur. Still other Christians believe in [[Postmillennialism]]. | + | This belief is of relatively recent origin but is considered by its adherents to be an element of [[Conservative Christian]] theology. However, equally conservative Christians of many churches believe either in [[Postmillennialism]] or Amillennialism (literally, without a millennium) as a result of interpreting the Bible in the traditional manner. While the clearly [[Liberal Christian]] view is usually that no literal millennial period will occur, the largest and oldest of the Christian denominations are neither Premillennialist, Postmillennialist, or Liberal. |