The Chip
Some people ascribe an implantable chip to being the mark of the beast, and most likely it will be the physical mark. But the real mark is the attitude people have towards the world and God. Most of those who receive the mark of the beast do so willingly; essentially embracing the ways of the world, the wonders of Babylon. While an actual "chip" may be forced on people during or after a major crisis as a means to track and identify the people, a first deployment, so to speak, of a tracking chip in this way would lead to open rebellion. Those who want to control and track people would prefer more willing slaves, particularly if the slaves don't realize they are enslaved. We may see the "chip" come about in a more subtle way. With the increased identity theft and the need for more secure systems, I think the initial push will be for, what I call, bio-ID, or an implanted personal security identification device. But before that time, we will be completely ac...