More on the Beast.

For a little more understanding of why Fundamentalists are reacting to biometrics and the RFID chip in particular, here is the section of the Book of Revelation that has them so worked up:

"He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead, so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. This calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is man's number. His number is 666."

To me, the most troubling aspect of RFID implants aren't fears that it is being promoted by a vast Satanic conspiracy. I'm concerned that people are volunteering to open themselves to constant tracking and monitoring to reap the benefits of being a human Clapper. I know that people are willing to sacrifice a lot (eg. soldiers) in the name of increased daily convenience, but how hard is it to turn on your own light switch, cyberpunk?