I perceive it the same. However, it is a bit unnerving. The introduction of the chip, or use of it I should say on a wide scale is not far off. Our former governor, and bush's former Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson proudly wears a chip in his finger for the keeping of medical info and will no doubt be a promoter of it. I've heard a number of years ago that 100 of Mexico's top government folks have them implanted in their finger as well. It is just a matter of time before they offer it to everyone, then it will become somehow an incentive to get it, then it will be difficult to not have it, then it will be mandatory. I believe somewhere in there Christ will return. You know when you look at it, it really could be very close at hand. Especially when you look at the world's governments, economics, and how fast everything moves today. Brad on 12:51 AM 5/16/2006, Phil Scovell said: Brad, I agree. The mark of the beast not only comes later but is received by those apparently deceived by his power. It doesn't appear to me, anyhow, that we will be here at that time. Phil.