After the US launches their first strike, Daniel says that it “comes all the way to his end” and “there will be no (NATO) to help him”. USA is busted and Uncle Sam lays dead in the street.
Then out comes “the Beast”, and “the mark” that “no one may buy or sell” without it.
Christians at that time will be helped to discern what that “mark” is and they will refuse it. It will be a tough time. How will Christians be treated during this time… That remains to be seen, but endurance will be essential.
When relying on historical treatments of persona non-grata I will guess the world will round up these Christians and incarcerate them. It’s been that way forever.
Jesus said he”d gather the faithful at that time. So, I’m am of the thought that this works out well. Easy to discern His own, as they got jammed into concentration camps.