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As others placed their hope in leaders or technological marvels, John turned to Scripture. He saw the futility of Alex Jones' optimism, the hollow promises of Trump’s political upheaval, and the cold inevitability of Musk’s technocratic vision. "This," John thought, "is the ultimate deception." | As others placed their hope in leaders or technological marvels, John turned to Scripture. He saw the futility of Alex Jones' optimism, the hollow promises of Trump’s political upheaval, and the cold inevitability of Musk’s technocratic vision. "This," John thought, "is the ultimate deception." | ||
In his small, dimly lit home, John poured over the pages of his Bible. The world outside raged with debates, promises, and distractions, but he remained focused on the truth. He understood that no human system—no matter how innovative or revolutionary—could save humanity. Only the return of Christ | In his small, dimly lit home, John poured over the pages of his Bible. The world outside raged with debates, promises, and distractions, but he remained focused on the truth. He understood that no human system—no matter how innovative or revolutionary—could save humanity. Only the return of Christ or physical death could end this madness. | ||
John’s faith did not isolate him. He spoke to others, warning them of what was to come. Most dismissed him as a fanatic. Some, however, listened. In his small community, a remnant began to form—those who refused the mark, who rejected the false promises of technocracy and clung to the Word of God. | John’s faith did not isolate him. He spoke to others, warning them of what was to come. Most dismissed him as a fanatic. Some, however, listened. In his small community, a remnant began to form—those who refused the mark, who rejected the false promises of technocracy and clung to the Word of God. | ||
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As the Great Tribulation began, the systems of control tightened their grip. The United States and the European Union, once rivals, now worked in seamless coordination. Surveillance technology, developed under the guise of progress, became the enforcer of a global system. The mark of the beast was no longer a concept; it was reality. | As the Great Tribulation began, the systems of control tightened their grip. The United States and the European Union, once rivals, now worked in seamless coordination. Surveillance technology, developed under the guise of progress, became the enforcer of a global system. The mark of the beast was no longer a concept; it was reality. | ||
John and his small group of believers went underground. They refused to participate in the system, knowing the cost. Persecution followed, but they | John and his small group of believers went underground. They refused to participate in the system, knowing the cost. Persecution followed, some were captured, but they loved not their lives unto death. | ||
The world descended into its darkest hour. Yet John held onto hope, not in humanity, but in the promise of Christ’s return. He knew the end was | The world descended into its darkest hour. Yet John held onto hope, not in humanity, but in the promise of Christ’s return. He knew the end was near, and with that end would come the dawn of true freedom—a freedom no technology could ever destroy. | ||
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