I understand where you’re coming from. Thanks for the links. I have in my head a POV that people wouldn’t worship something they think is some computer animated, or AI technology. However, I do remember the story of Moses in the desert, and the Golden Calf, so you may be right on the mark. (no pun intended...).
I also see that from John’s vantage point - having no understanding of computer imagery, AI, robots, or otherwise might be why it is rather vague. Back when the Gulf Oil spill occurred, and seeing how red the water looked, and how it was killing the fish it reminded me of the scripture referring to the seas turning to blood... I do think we have to keep in mind that these words are coming to us from a person who was not familiar at all with our modern world, and his description of what God showed him would have to be related in words he and his peers WOULD be able to understand.
Anyway, thanks for the discussion. It’s always good to keep reminding oneself to be awake and alert... As always, our individual deaths could happen at any time at all, so the admonition to be prepared, and at peace with God still applies - whether we are a day, or a decade away from the end of all.
Have a terrific week!