The number 666 shows up on tickets at Georgia theater

<p>The number 666, which Christians recognize as the mark of the beast, is appearing on tickets for The Passion of the Christ at a Georgia movie theater, drawing complaints from some moviegoers.</p><p>The machine that prints tickets assigned the number 666 as a prefix on all the tickets for the Mel Gibson film, said Gary Smith, owner of the Movies at Berry Square in northwest Georgia. The 666 begins a series of numbers that is listed below the name of the movie, and the date, time and price of the showing.</p><p>Its from our computer and its absolutely a coincidence, Smith said. It has nothing to do with the film company or any vendor. Its completely in our computer.</p><p>In the Bible, the book of Revelation says 666 is the number of the beast, usually interpreted as Satan or the Antichrist.</p><p>Several patrons have made comments about the numbers, and one person who was uncomfortable having 666 on her ticket asked for a pass to be substituted for a ticket.</p><p>A lot of people have asked what the numbers mean, some said it seemed odd, some said it was inappropriate, said theater employee Erica Diaz.</p><p>The movie, which opened Wednesday, is a bloody depiction of Christs final hours and crucifixion.</p><p>___</p><p>Information from: Constitution</p>