From a secular perspective, it is the perfectly logical way to go. We could have all of our records including criminal history. We could become a cashless society. The "mark" would simplify everything tremendously. However, we who are Christians are obligated to refuse, and suffer whatever consequences come of it. At best, we can only slow things down, we can't 'stop' anything because it has already been prophesied. All we can do is refuse and accept our fate. Revelation is filled with so much figurative, and symbolic language that one could easily interpret "The Beast" as the internet. I personally don't bother trying to decipher most of that eschatological stuff. I am a sinner saved by grace, and a traveler and pilgrim in this world. I will resist and refuse globalism, but that is about all I can do. God is the only one who can achieve any victory at all. Each and every good thing I do, is God. Each and every bad thing I do, is me. I didn't even choose my own salvation. I am only clay. It is the Potters choice whether to make me a vessel of honor or dishonor. My obligations are only to pray, learn, and serve with love. Worship is not an obligation but a privilege.
