I have always thought that the only major difference between Postmils and Amils is in their views of what the Lord will find on the earth when He returns: Postmils say He will find a world largely converted to Christ and governed by godly men - a "Christian culture" being predominant on the planet; and Amils say He will find a tiny, persecuted remnant "purified" by their suffering, and rescue them.

Attempts to "hasten the Lord's coming" by using the civil magistrate to enforce "Christianity" have historically failed. And some have done incalculable damage to the Church. That is the great temptation of a Postmil eschatology I guess.

-R