Very interesting.
16And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:
17And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Rev. 13:16,17
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Conventional silicon microchips are probably not the most efficient way to tag people, particularly as they can be easily removed using basic surgery or disabled using EMP. They're also not durable and require replacement.
A more scalable (and scary) way to track individuals would be to actually change one's biology to act like a biological "microchip". This would be much more difficult for people to alter or change without potentially screwing up their own genes. A mutation of this type could be administered using drugs or possibly radiation.
We're not yet far enough along to make that practical, but unless a more stable solid-state form of electronics comes along, it would be the best way to put a wide-scale human tracking program into practice. Even if the device were powered by body heat, high-grade silicon circuits still can't be expected to last more than 10-15 years. Nanotechnology and biotech with respect to genetic research are making rapid gains however, and could soon make this a reality - at which point, the Mark of the Beast thing could become a serious possibility. Until then, I would say most chip-based implementations are a dry run and test phase intended to work out the bugs, and also get people used to the idea.Yikes, that last bit sounds pretty scary! Especially if this stuff in in works/being tested already, everybody get your tin-foil hats ready!
Yikes. :On a side note theres a pretty cool movie Robin Williams made a couple years ago called "Final Cut." Info can be found hereThe Final Cut (2004 film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This movie kinda deals with this subject in that parents can inject a microscopitc recording device into the fetus of there unborn child, that records every detail of their life through the persons eyes, and when they pass they have mortion like "cutters" that cut the memorable moments into a 1-2 hour movie for viewing at their funeral. Its right up this threads alley and i strongly reccomend it to anyone concerned with this topic.
I'm not thrilled with the idea of being tagged and tracked like cattle, particularly when it's posited as some sort of "tool" against terrorists, or the Ghost of Saddam Hussein, or whatever ridiculous boogeyman can be conjured up next.I don't know what you guys are all so upset about. "As it was written, so shall it be", and all this is just what has to happen to fulfill the requirements.
I agree, and that's what I was saying: Refuse to participate. While we may not be able to stave off the inevitable, we can certainly take a stand...possibly even a militant stand...in order to 'delay' having it happen to us (each of us). Problem is, of course, the ultimate denial is death. So...in giving up your life to make your point, who wins? Them, because you've been 'defeated'? Or you, because they failed to bend you to their will?I'm not thrilled with the idea of being tagged and tracked like cattle . . . I know it's an aspect of prophesy, but that doesn't mean it can't be delayed.
I agree, and that's what I was saying: Refuse to participate. While we may not be able to stave off the inevitable, we can certainly take a stand...possibly even a militant stand...in order to 'delay' having it happen to us (each of us). Problem is, of course, the ultimate denial is death. So...in giving up your life to make your point, who wins? Them, because you've been 'defeated'? Or you, because they failed to bend you to their will?
I'm reminded of the Buddhists in Vietnam back in the early '60's who immolated themselves to make their point, and look where it ended up.
In the end, everybody dies. Life is a terminal condition. But how you die is not as important as how you've lived. To quote Marilyn vos Savant, "The Length of your life isn't as important as it's Depth."
Neither, because I try to take the approach of surviving in order to safely launch attacks from a distance, rather than making a dramatic last stand. Less romantic perhaps, but more effective.I agree, and that's what I was saying: Refuse to participate. While we may not be able to stave off the inevitable, we can certainly take a stand...possibly even a militant stand...in order to 'delay' having it happen to us (each of us). Problem is, of course, the ultimate denial is death. So...in giving up your life to make your point, who wins? Them, because you've been 'defeated'? Or you, because they failed to bend you to their will?
....one thing I ill have to say is I have read the back of the book and we win. That being said there will be a lot of bad times ahead before we get to that point. For those of us that believe in prayer no matter what else we do to prepare that should be a top priority.
I agree.
On the other hand, I think having the knowledge that things are going to get bad gives us the opportunity to prepare. We cannot be like the rest of the mindless white zone sheep that walk around with their head in the clouds, unaware of their environment and living for the moment.
We have been making serious preparation for long term food, water, and shelter. With retreat far from urban areas that contain not only the BG's, but those who will easily turn when they are looking to acquire what you have and they don't.
Guys... I'm surely as paranoid as my fellow man, but the story in the link sounds made up. Quoting scary bible passages doesn't enhance its credibility, in my opinion.
Much scarier was the previous story linked by HK4U about the Marines violating the Posse Comitatus act and Halliburton detainment camps, which is verifiably true.