[1][2] There exists degrees of Idealism, the most radical form sees it as entirely symbolic, while a more moderate view may allow for some historical fulfillment of events.
Karl Barth (1886–1968) interpreted eschatology as representing existential truths that bring the individual hope, rather than as history or as future-history.
[5] Barth's ideas provided fuel for the Social Gospel philosophy in America, which saw social change not as performing "required" good works, but because the individuals involved felt that Christians could not simply ignore society's problems with future dreams.
[6] Different authors have suggested that the Beast of Revelation represents various social injustices, such as exploitation of workers,[7] wealth, the elite, commerce,[8] materialism, and imperialism.
[11] It views interpretation of the eschatological portions of the Bible in a historical or future-historical fashion as an erroneous understanding.