Sorry I don't look to Bible scholars for answers....you shouldn't either.
Look to your Bible.
The fact that you look to people with "degrees on truth"...will end this debate quickly.
Scripture interprets scripture.
Over and over "marks/stamps" are spiritual.
Show me a single verse that says it's a literal stamp......not your guesswork?
I will show you plenty that say it's spiritual.
Yes, God is so cruel that I can't take an electronic chip in my hand if I needed to feed my daughter?
So?...By taking A HUMAN MADE device in my hand, this will eliminate my
entire spiritual walk with Him?
Sounds reasonable!!!
Sorry....that is rubbish.
Sorry,.... I don't KNOW a SINGLE person who would deny their kid food..NO MATTER what!
The God I follow wouldn't expect us too.