Category: church politics

Atheism Versus the Easter Bunny

~ David Mercer ~ 2 Comments

Many Christians accuse atheists of having a hidden agenda, which I think takes a special blend of nerve and insanity, considering that their highest priority is to convert the entire world.

Standing Apart from the Crowd

~ David Mercer ~ 9 Comments

I’ve been observing crowds all my life. I’ve seen them get sad, anxious, giddy, angry, reactive, and just plain stupid. People who were generally thoughtful as individuals could lose their ability to think for themselves when influenced by a crowd.

One of My Biggest Regrets

~ David Mercer ~ 10 Comments

I later apologized for my anger but every week when I had to see that guy in church, I had to resist the urge to grab him by the lapels, pin him to the wall, and express my feelings. 

I Won’t Stay Quiet

~ David Mercer ~ 3 Comments

The church claims to be an instrument of truth. How do people find truth if they are not allowed to ask, seek, and knock? Is the institution really so fragile that it can’t handle my voicing my thoughts?

Charlottesville–What Do I Say?

~ David Mercer ~ 3 Comments

I want to say to the white supremacists, “Yes, you have the right to say what you think and so do I. So I also want to say, “You should be ashamed. Shut the hell up!”