Which of the following best characterizes the church's stance on apocalypticism?

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While apocalypticism was present in early Christianity, it lost much of its hold through the second and third centuries as the church became more focused on the institutionalization of Christianity and less on the imminent end times. However, there were still apocalyptic movements that emerged throughout history, such as during the medieval period with the Crusades and the Black Death. It was not outright denounced in the third century but rather began to be viewed with more skepticism and caution.

Which of the Following Best Characterizes the Church's Stance on Apocalypticism