[Marcella]

Of course, I thought about the Bible “mark”, too. I used to think about what would bring about such a mark. Well, there it is and if you want food, you WILL have the mark or no food.

Then, there is you and me - we can go many months without having to get the mark - but we MUST get the mark or we will be noticed. Anyone without the mark would surely invite an investigation of why we don’t need the mark. I’m not sure what action to take about that. If I never left my house so no one saw me, they wouldn’t know I don’t have the mark. However, if for any reason, I had to go outside my house where others are, I would be pointed out. That is the time to wear long sleeves.

We will have to play that by ear when it happens and I do believe it will happen.

[Georgia Girl 2]

Well if you have been using the last 5 years to stock up you won’t have to make that horrible decision. Just keep buying food while its affordable and available.

[Kartographer]

Though like me you are a private person, but as things unfold we may and must adjust. As a Christian I refuse to even wear the mark as a ruse, but things will be come direr for those who refuse. A time is coming when believers must band together. Thought may have to go toward the considering that a Masada may be need so that a shared last stand can be made.

"And you shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endures to the end shall be saved."
Matthew 10:22

[bgill]

we can go many months without having to get the mark - but we MUST get the mark or we will be noticed

You will also be noticed if you don't show up regularly. If you don't, then they'll know you have a stash and up to something. Of course, then it'll be just a matter of time before they decide the lines are too long and they load the train cars with anyone who shows up on Monday at 2.