Тоже неплохо: The mark of the beast

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In my view, it is important for Christians to realize the grave nature of this new threat. What is at stake is our freedom to participate in the public life of our nation while upholding our religious convictions and our fidelity to Jesus Christ.  The book of Revelation speaks of the "mark of the beast" without which "no one can buy or sell" (Revelation 13:17). This mark was given to those who bowed and worshiped the image of Caesar, and those who received it are judged by God (Revelation 14:11). I would not say that the Affordable Care Act is the mark of the beast, nor that our government leaders are intending to serve the Antichrist. Yet the principle informs Christians that we must not obey civil leaders who command us to disobey Christ, whether they intend this or not, at the expense of our jobs and businesses.