Is Disneyland going to issue Mark of the Beast to children?

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
1/28/2013
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)

Not really, but some privacy advocates are concerned.

The Walt Disney Co. has unveiled plans to issue parkgoers, including children, electronic wristbands that will disclose a whole host of personal information as well as permit checking into hotels and making purchases. A Massachusetts senator has raised a privacy concern about the pilot program.

The bracelets will allow people to check in, and leave their data with Disney.

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ORLANDO, FL (Catholic Online) - Set to debut this spring, children, and their attendant adults, will have the option to don radio frequency identification (RFID) chip bracelets as they go about Disney World park and its attendant properties.

The RFID bracelets will contain information including personal details about the wearer, and be linked to any accounts they choose. The bracelets will allow parkgoers to check into properties, rides and other attractions, as well as make purchases. The bracelets will also provide Disney with information about their activities and preferences to allow targeted marketing among other precise analyses.

At least one Massachusetts representative, Edward J. Markey (D-Mass) has asked Disney to respond answering questions about how the data will be used or shared, and if marketing will target children.

Although Markey's office says it has not received a response from Disney, the company has announced that the program will be optional.

Disney also said that no data is ever used to market to children.

There are no plans at this time to expand the program to Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, or to other Disney attractions, however if the pilot program is successful and profitable, it can be expected to spread.

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1 - 6 of 6 Comments

abey
4 months ago
With regard to the mark of the Beast, the Bible says they will "Receive" which does suggest an option expect that it will come through deceit, since it is of satan the deceiver. Contrary to that is the name of God written in the foreheads, in this there is no suggestion of an offer hence to a Will, like a baby when he is required to be dressed, the Mother dresses him not asking for his permission From the latter it can be understood that both come off spiritually, in any case to the spirit where the spirit is the basis of life meaning to eternal life or eternal death.
Principal in Billy Madison
4 months ago
When did Catholic Online stoop to the lowest form of journalism and start sensationalizing? This article was a waste of time. "Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
Ada
4 months ago
Ridiculous and inappropriate headline. Did not expect such from a Catholic site.
G.G. a patriotic FREE American
4 months ago
ANOTHER DECISION TO STRIP US AND OUR CHILDREN OF OUR GOD GIVEN RIGHTS!!!!

PARENTS DO NOT ALLOW THIS INFRINGEMENT!!!
Bill
4 months ago
Ridiculous and misleading headline. I expect better from this site
Kathi Morris
4 months ago
Thank you for the information. My comment is directed towards the headline. When did Catholics start using the term "mark of the beast?"

I am a cradle Catholic, and never in all my years of Catechism, RCIA, teaching, retreats, Mass or anywhere else........used that term.......and certainly haven't taught it.

Am I wrong?

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