Russ, I went and read Revelations13. A gripping read. I then read a lot of stuff that I googled (good conspiracy theory type stuf there). If I was even of a mildly religious bent it would scare me sh*tless. I can see where you are coming from about the id card business.
Now, unless the card is required to be on my forehead/ the back of my right hand or has the number of the beast on it, I cannot accept that it is the work of the beast. The bit about not being able to buy or sell or conduct your business is a bit freaky though.....
