I wonder if the strong delusion which will fall upon people during the Tribulation might be drug-induced as well as demonically induced. I know that occultish things will abound, and “pharmakeia” refers to both witchcraft and the occult, and to hallucenogenic drugs and New Age practices which open the vulnerable spiritual channels of the mind to demonic forces.
Yes, “pharmakeia” definitely shows up in the Revelation book.
Task Force Urges Doctors to Screen All Adults for Depression
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3389152/posts
Norway’s Biggest Bank Calls for an end to cash.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3388010/posts
Denmark, Sweden, and later in this thread a few other posts show China and India as well moving to this ‘cashless’ system. Interesting thing was the propaganda video from China and the gal using her smart phone...in her right hand to swipe/tap etc. her purchases...