The marking of the beast,(666).really is symbolic.It basiclymeans anyone who knows who Jesus Christ is, but do not believe, that he is the son of God,who came to take away the sins of the world by dying,and being the greatest sacrifice ever,for our sins.To put it in a simpler way. Who ever is comformed to this world,and not willing to believe,and put their trust in Jesus Christ, has the mark of the beast.Gods number is 7(mark of a true believer of Jesus Christ.) I could go on & on but,if you really want to understand,you have to read the bible. A good place to start is in the book of Mathew.I hope I have answered your guestion,I say all this humblly and I am paraphrasing,so,this is what I understand it to mean.I know when I read my bible,I don't understand alot of it,but if I ask God for wisdom,and believe,he opens my eyes.Sorry for the long letter! I would love to talk -(write) share/&learn with you. Thanx.From Maintrx