The "It's In The Bible, So It Must Be True!" Story

It was an ordinary day.  Reading a variety of stories about human microchipping.  Much like our pets, we humans would be implanted with a microchip in our hand that with a wave of our hand we would be able to open the door, start the car or control our computer or smart phone.  How cool would that be!  But wait, could we be infected with a computer virus or hacked with a swipe of a scanning device?  A scientist at a University in the UK actually implanted a chip in himself in 2009 to control his office's electronic gadgets and thus became the first human infected with a computer virus.  The virus was replicated on the swipecards of staff members accessing his building which in turn infected the University's database.  The scientist still remained enthusiastic about what he believes to be the technology of the future.  Then in 2013 scientists at Stanford University created the first purely biological transistor that was made entirely of genetic material.  The breakthrough was needed for a biological computer that can operate within living cells and reprogram living systems.  Today in Sweden biometric scanners/radio frequency identification chips (RFID) are already used in college dining halls and some amusement parks as well as being used in Africa to keep track of who is being vaccinated.  The RFID chip is being used in your cell phone to track your every move and the phone's camera can be remotely activated by authorities.  And, wouldn't it be cool to be able to swipe your hand over a scanner to buy a pizza or go to the movies?  How about buying a pair of really cool shades.  The younger generation may be more apt to be willing to try the new technology since it will be very convenient and will lend an illusion of power to them.  With just a wave of their hand they will be able to open a door.  In no time it will be our new "social security number."  But, will the government be able to compel you to be chipped.  Will the government be able to predict an individual's behavior with computer algorithms and with science being able to decode thoughts and intentions, who knows what power the government may have.  Did you know that it actually talks about this in the Bible when in Revelations 13:16-17 it says: “And he caused all, the small and great, rich and the 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.”  An article that I read actually started with this Bible verse and pointed out that human-implanted microchips won't just be popular in the future... they'll be mandatory.  Scary...so it is.  Sounds as if the "he" in the Bible verse may be the government rather that a Diety.  Then again, for years we have been embedding chips in our pets so their name, address and owner will know just where they may be.  How neat would it be to have all your medical data, your credit card number, your passport number, your driver's license number and your Bonus Card number from the local grocery store rewards card accessible with a swiipe of your hand over a scanner?  Maybe they could add a cell in the implanted device to turn off your home security system and open your garage door all at one time.  Folks, this can all be done by imbedding a chip in your hand or arm with a syringe!  Will I ever see it in my lifetime?  And, do I ever want to see it in my lifetime?  For me, the jury is out right now.  I'll wait and see what the verdict is before I undergo the needle.  It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy.