Interpretations of different versions of the bible has created a dispute over wether the number of the beast is 616 or 666. Further, there is discussion over what the number really mean and it's importance. Revelations can also be read two ways, in the past tense, or the future tense. If read in the past tense, the number can singify anything from emperor Nero to the romans and their taxes themselves. If in the future tense.. There are several ways to read and interpret the bible. If you are an charismatic christian, you probably take the contents literally. Not every christian do.

666 is considered a very lucky number in China. I dont know what the muslims, hindus and buddhists think about the number. It's an interesting number in a mathematical sense as well.


For the new year, I will work on my lack of self-control when it comes to non-productive/off topic online discussions! Call it a new year's resolution.

RAGBAK! Hope New Zealand works out well for you, and that you keep in touch with the forum. Would be nice to know how the cat scene is there, and wether you can spread the F-16 message.


Good to hear that Hans is on his way back. Legionella is scary, so I hope they found the source.