The concept of the katechon, central to Christian eschatology, was reinterpreted by Carl Schmitt through a politico-theological lens marked by the idea that, in every age, a historical or spiritual force prevents the advent of final chaos. In light of current geopolitical upheavals, some analysts extend this interpretive framework by identifying new katechons capable of restraining the emergence of a global order perceived as destructive or malevolent. This article offers a critical reflection on the contemporary reactivation of the katechon, exploring its echoes in the current conflicts in Palestine and Ukraine. 1. The Katechon: Theological Origins and Schmittian Reception The term katechon originates from the Second Epistle to the Thessalonians (2:6–7), in which the apostle Paul refers to “the one who restrains” the coming of the Antichrist. In Christian tradition, the katechon designates the force — either a person or institution — that delays the revelation of ultimate evil and the...
ALGERIAN PATRIOTS - ENGLISH
Algeria, the Mecca of revolutionaries, has always defended just causes; its positions have today earned it the hostility of certain parties. The purpose of this blog is to defend Algeria and to deconstruct the lies that harm the image of our beautiful motherland.