As a pre-tribulationist, I'll not worry my pretty little head about it. I don't plan to be around here for those years
Ah...but as a "Pre-wrather" I worry about the possibility that pre-tribs might be mistakenly lulled into taking the mark by saying "Oh no, this isn't the mark...how do I know? Because the rapture is gonna happen first, that's how I know..."
But of course it would be impossible for a child of God to take the mark, so even if I am wrong - it's still not a problem. Why is it not possible? Because what has light to do with dark. The H.S. within will set off all bells and whistles to enable His child to know.
I am anxious for nothing, Preech - for these things are written that I may KNOW that I have eternal life.