Christian --
A deeper etymology of 'apocalypse' is 'apo' (away, to remove), and 'kalupsis' (a
veil covering the eyes [of the bride], a covering). That usage is roughly
contemporary with the Book of Revelations of St. John the Divine documenting his
prophetic vision on the island of Patmos. So 'the apocalypse' is a clearing of
vision, that one might see the world as it is, unencumbered by the limitations
of corrupt incarnation.
Seeing things 'as they are' is, of course, an idealistic and unobtainable
vision, given that the nature of reality is very much indeterminate. However,
clearing ones vision is possible, though the way to do so is itself not so clear.
So, 'apocalypse' in its original sense is more a personal process of (positive)
evolution versus a societal fabrication of wide destruction.
Cheers,
John
On 11/8/24 12:34 PM, Christian Swertz via nettime-l wrote:
thanks for the precise overview. I also like apocalyptic perspectives. The
apocalypse is - according to the Wikipedia - translated to revelation in
Christianity. Apocalypse describes the revelation of divine knowledge. In other
terms: Your description promises the approach of the final truth. Didn't we pray
for this all the time? Redemption is near! And we will see it happen. That's
great! We should storm parliament to get more momentum to the movement. See you
Sunday after coffee at the Parliament?
On the other hand: Governments have been collapsing since I remember political
events. That makes me a little suspicious. But maybe this time it will work. To
be on the safe side, I will pray to god and ask for speedy salvation. I just
have to choose the god to pray to. One moment please - I think I have to google
that briefly ...
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