Critics called this pie in the sky Christianity and it persisted well into the 20th Century. They, the critics, find fault with it because it acquiesces to the injustices around us now instead of standing up and fighting against oppressors, political and economic as well as religious. Somehow we have made this out to be the last word that Christianity has to say on the subject which is far from the truth. There is Fulfillment Now. Many religions of the world look to a perfect state after life where people will find peace, justice and dignity.
Christians call it heaven where the righteous abide for eternity.
If that is all there is then we have an awful lot of scripture to explain. That doesn t make sense. We have seen examples of such misguided and distorted thinking in the past few years and it leaves us scratching our heads. This is where Realized Eschatology comes in. This means that peace on earth, justice, hope and joy can be part of our experience here and now in our lives.