This particular instance is not the mark of the beast, since the beast, (the AntiChrist), has not yet been revealed. The AntiChrist will be a world leader who emerges and quickly begins to assume power. At some point he will compel everyone to accept a mark on his or her forehead or hand that identifies the person as one of his followers. This mark will be 666.

However, the technology to do something like this is becoming more and more available. The world economy is becoming more and more integrated. We are quickly moving toward a cashless world where everything is done by computers and debit accounts. I usually pay for most things with a debit card. Eventually, it will be easy to cut off access to goods and services to those without a special identifying mark.

In the wake of September 11 we are hearing more and more about security advances like cameras who can identify people by their facial characteristics and notify the police. The technology to control the world is being developed right now. The person who controls the computers controls the world.

Some may think I'm a religious fanatic for what I'm about to say. If you are asked to receive such a mark on your hand or forehead, don't do it! The person who does this can never turn again to God because they have received the loyalty mark of the AntiChrist. It is a non-reversible decision.