Trashing the Cash

The Kollektomat: The latest way to tithe in Sweden

Though not many folks equate Sweden with innovation, that country is poised to become the first nation that will completely eliminate cash and switch to a fully electronic economic system.

And why not? Cash and coins represent just two percent of Sweden's economy compared to 7.7 percent in the United States and 10 percent in European nations that use the Euro.

Paper and coins have become so rare in the Scandinavian nation that some churches (yes, they still do have churches in Sweden) have installed Kollektomats, or machines for those who prefer to tithe with debit and credit cards rather than with old fashioned money.

Furthermore, according to the New York Times, at more than half of the branches of the country’s biggest banks, including SEB, Swedbank, Nordea Bank and others, no cash is kept on hand, nor are cash deposits accepted. They say they are saving a significant amount on security by removing the incentive for bank robberies.

Imagine going to a bank and not being able to deposit or withdraw cash. That's unheard of in most countries where cash is still king. But the Swedes have a point; cash encourages bank robberies. And without cash, there's nothing to take. 

Also keep in mind that cash is the lifeblood of organized crime. Drug dealers to street gangs to powerful and violent drug cartels operate exclusively in cash. Anyone with a functional brain understands that if you want to get rid of violent street gangs and reduce gun homicides, you get rid of paper money. Why don't governments do that? Because too many powerful politicians are being paid by the drug cartels not to do that.

However, getting rid of cash won't solve cyber-crime or the theft of credit and debit card numbers. Nor will it solve identity theft. Eliminating cash is just the first step towards a fully electronic and highly intrusive economic system that's coming and will eventually be utilized to keep track of everyone in the world.

How's that going to happen? It's going to happen through what a wealthy venture capitalist named Mark Andreessen calls "second wave technology." What's that? Second wave technology involves installing high-tech microchips in everything from tables to doors to walls that will allow people to make phone calls and access the internet without their smart phones or computers.

According to Andreessen, the new technology will enable the chips to produce virtual three-dimensional screens on the devices they've been installed. You'll be able to make a phone call or go online anywhere without a handheld device.

Andreessen is so confidant in the new technology that he's invested $25 million in companies such as Samsara and Helium that are developing the technology. Here's what he said: The end state is fairly obvious - every light, every doorknob will be connected to the internet. Just like with the web itself, there will be thousands of use cases--energy efficiency, food safety, major problems that aren't as obvious as smartwatches and wearables. 

Still, how will this prevent financial crimes? Another feature of second wave technology involves installing personal barcodes or chips in people that will enable them to use the devices containing the microchips. These barcodes or chips will be unique to each individual and will be useless if they're stolen or removed from their hosts. 

The codes or chips will replace checks, credit and debit cards. You'll never lose them because they'll be permanently installed on you. You won't be able to buy, sell or transact any business without them. And they'll contain all of your personal information as well as your financials. These devices will also serve as GPS monitors in case the authorities want to locate you and quickly.

Doesn't that sound just great? No more robberies, stolen card numbers or identity theft. Indeed, that sounds great until you realize that over 1,900 years ago, the apostle John received a revelation from God concerning the end times and the implementation of a global financial system by a tyrannical world government and its wicked ruler the Antichrist.

Here's what John wrote: "He also forced all people, great and small, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hands or on their foreheads, so that they could not buy or sell unless they had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name." (Revelation 13:16-17)

That's where the second wave technology is eventually going to lead. And in order for people to receive these chips or barcodes, they'll be required to swear allegiance to and worship the Antichrist. Those who refuse will be forced to go into hiding and survive on their instincts. If they're caught, they'll be killed. 

Why would anyone refuse these essential devices? Why? Because the Bible warns that those who accept these codes or chips will be damned forever, even if they profess to be Christians. (Revelation 14:9-11)

When will this economic system be implemented? It's still probably many years away. But things can happen quickly. With the world moving steadily toward a global government, that economic system is getting closer. 

Certainly, the technology already exists. And the elimination of paper money is just the first step towards the dreaded prophetic economic system of a one-world government.