And now let us recall the revelations of St. John, Chapter 13:

And now let us recall the revelations of St. John, Chapter 13:

16. It forces everyone—the small and great, the rich and poor, the free and slaves—to have a mark put on their right hand or on their forehead.

17. No one will be allowed to buy or sell, except he who has this mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

Almost prophetic, isn't it?