The mark of the beast involves voluntary acceptance of the authority of evil. It's a rejection, by the individual, of God as the ruling power. It's not just something that happens. Source: folks in my church a lot more theologically advanced than me. You have to choose the mark, whether visible or invisible, and choose to reject God.
While I am unable to see or hear these women, I would pose a few things: You sing your own praises while making assumptions about others you've stated you know nothing about since you don't wish to give them your time. These women have no right to you time if you don't have an interest, but why put down people who are putting themselves out there to find love again? You say you are a Christian, but Jesus called out the self-righteous, the hypocrites, and the religious leaders quite often. I'm an attractive woman in her mid-30s with two kids. My husband left me some months ago. We were a hair's breadth from finalizing a divorce, and by God's grace, we chose not to go through with it and are working toward rekindling our relationship. If my divorce, which I never wanted, had finalized, and I were looking for love, would you still judge the same way?
If I can offer any encouragement, I would say everything is temporary; do what you are able to do the best you can; pray steadily. I have had some very low times over the last year. Faith has rescued me from deep depression, along with my kids. I pray for God to ease your burdens and calm your mind.
Not a work issue for me, but family. I have a sister-in-law who I love, and she voted 3rd party. She and I share a lot of values; she's just uninformed. I bring up individual issues as they are current. Some things, like the pipeline jobs, are easy. "Man, Biden really stuck his foot in it shutting down the pipeline. Now tens of thousands without jobs, dirty oil, and troops back in the middle east." If you call him names, it shows your bias. Address the issues.
I have hope. I am a Christian. I'm an optimistic person, and I see the best in people. It has burned me several times, and I've wondered if it's stupid to be that way. I decided I'd rather be hopeful and optimistic (not delusional) than spend my life searching for malice around every corner. I assume someone is good until they've shown they are not. I am mentally and emotionally prepared for the worst, but I hope for the best all the time, and I work toward my kids' well-being.
Teacher here too. I work at my kids' school. There's a good reason for that. I drop tiny red pills because I teach young ones. Mostly it's when they parrot their parents' opinions - I ask why they feel that way, and what have they seen to back it up.
You have a good point. My pastor once spoke about "fans" v. "followers," and fans are more easily deceived by false idols. They may not have their armor on and may be deceived. This entire "do what makes you feel good" and "live your truth" society is disgusting. Ugh. There's THE TRUTH, and there are lies. Your truth isn't real.