"Mark of the Beast" in Oklahoma?

Citing the book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, Kaye Beach filed a lawsuit in Oklahoma over a new rule that forces driver's license applicants to have a "biometric" digital photograph taken of them.

Commenting on the case, John W. Whitehead, president of The Rutherford Institute, said this, "Whether a biometric ID card in the form of a driver's license or other government-issued form of identification is the mark of the Beast or merely the long arm of Big Brother, the outcome remains the same – ultimate control by the government."

"As Kaye Beach's case makes clear, failing to have a biometric card can render you a non-person for all intents and purposes, with your ability to work, travel, buy, sell, access health care, and so on jeopardized," he added. The Rutherford Institute is representing Beach in the case.

According to the lawsuit, the scriptures Rev. 13:16-18 and 14:9-11 are cited, saying they specifically command "believers to not participate in a global numbering identification system using the number of man, and eternally condemns participation in that system."

The lawsuit was filed against the state of Oklahoma's Department of Public Safety and Public Safety Commissioner Michael C. Thompson, along with several others.