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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.

Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.

Sunday, January 17, 2021

Opus 2021-033: Chips without Salsa

My grandparents were paranoid.  They went into a panic when FDR forced everyone to get a social security number (SSN).  There were so many of them that the Feds were forced to include legislation making it illegal to use the SSN for any purpose other than their social security account.

What was the fuss all about?

(Rev 13:17 KJV) 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.
And notice that modern technology strikes again.  When the SSN was given out it was printed on a piece of paper you carried in your pocket.  Now we have talk about chipping everyone.  After all, if the chip with its RFID identifier is implanted in your forehead then when they take your temperature to let you in the building it can check to see if you have been vaccinated.  The technology is already in place.  Think of pets that are being chipped so they can be brought home.  Think of the way in which media can track your movements by the chip in your phone.  When it is in your forehead you are good to go.

Notice what Revelation says about that in the previous verse,
(Rev 13:16 KJV) And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:

Hysteria you say?  Paranoid you say?  Keep in mind that observation that just because you are paranoid doesn’t mean they aren’t out to get you.

How is it working out for you?  Have you been to the doctor lately?  Have you filled out any paperwork for anyone?  What is always one of the blanks?  SSN.  Most people are not aware that they can refuse to share it.  The nice secretary will argue with you but eventually give in.  In addition it is the law now that when your children are born they are required to be assigned a SSN.  That has come into effect since my children were born.  The needle keeps moving and the next place it will penetrate if your right hand or forehead.

One of the disturbing things about prophecy is when it seems to be so right on 2,000 years later.

Are you still laughing?

homo unius libri

6 comments:

  1. So true but, like your grandparents, we're all "paranoid."

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    1. Like much prophecy it sometimes takes time for fulfillment.

      Grace and peace

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  2. to quote an honest (far and few between) psychoanalyst:
    "even paranoids have enemies"

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    1. Is that like an honest lawyer?

      Grace and peace

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  3. I think your grandparents were right. Now, the number is used for many different things, and that was never the original intent.

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    1. Having read a couple of books about FDR I am not so sure that some of his advisors did not at least have such a hope.

      Grace and peace.

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