Analysis: The Technology That Needs to Be Illegal Right Now

"And 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: And 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." - Revelation 13:16-17

As a Christian parent, I can no longer ignore the handwriting on the wall. The technology the book of Revelation warned us about 2,000 years ago is here, and the end times are staring us in the face.

The Rise of the Beast System We're witnessing the rapid fulfillment of biblical prophecy unfolding right before our eyes. Microchip implants, digital currencies, global surveillance - the beast system described in the book of Revelation is materializing at breakneck speed.

The Mark of the Beast One of the most chilling end-times signs is the "mark of the beast." Revelation 13 foretells a time when no one will be able to buy or sell without this mark, which will likely be embedded in the right hand or forehead. Sound familiar? Microchip implants that track every transaction are already being rolled out worldwide.

The Surveillance State The prophet Daniel warned that in the end times, "many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased." We're living in an unprecedented age of global interconnectivity and surveillance. Cameras, phones, and digital devices track our every move, and the powers that be are tightening the noose.

Judgment is Coming As a Christian, I'm terrified for my children's future. The book of Isaiah warned that "the people will be oppressed, every one by another and every one by his neighbor; the child will be insolent toward the elder, and the despised toward the honorable." We're already seeing social unrest, family breakdown, and a total disregard for authority.

The Time is Now The technology to fulfill every end-times prophecy is here. The choice is ours - will we heed the warnings of Scripture and prepare our hearts, or will we be swept away by the coming storm? As a parent, I can only pray that my family and fellow believers will have the courage to stand firm in these dark days.