thanks for the references/much of Bible study is new to me. and good advice to also read it literally, I think that's one reason Q is so precise, so we can read other texts that way; to look for word meaning, etc. see the logic. rather than fluctuating emotions and interpretations.

and maybe this will get to the point where people think that a mark is a good thing...a big barcode on their foreheads🤦‍♀️ have also seen the word Slaughter a lot lately, which reminds me of packing houses, they have barcodes/brands on animals and this;

"For if Men are to be precluded from offering their Sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences, that can invite the consideration of Mankind, reason is of no use to us; the freedom of Speech may be taken away, and, dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep, to the Slaughter."

ADDRESS TO THE OFFICERS OF THE ARMY | SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 1783