The term "end times" refers to a period in time when events are believed to be leading up to or culminating in the end of the world, as described by certain religious and eschatological beliefs. It is often associated with apocalyptic scenarios and can include various interpretations about the nature of the end, such as the second coming of Jesus Christ, the rise of the Antichrist, or a cataclysmic event that brings about the end of humanity. The phrase "end times" is also used to describe a period of great uncertainty, turmoil and chaos in world affairs, often associated with political upheaval, natural disasters, and other calamitous events.