Drowning in the Baptismal Waters

January 5, 2020January 5, 2020 ~ David Mercer ~ 8 Comments

It has taken me a long time to see that our religion could be a tool to prey on the vulnerable. The baptismal waters come closer to drowning them rather than cleansing them.

What I Said Then; What I Say Now

August 8, 2019 ~ David Mercer ~ 2 Comments

I told the young teens, “Your parents baptized you when you were little and raised you to hear the teachings of the church. But confirmation is your chance to take ownership of your thoughts and beliefs. Nobody can make you. Not your parents. Not me. Even God won’t. "

Evolution and Those Left Behind

May 29, 2019 ~ David Mercer ~ 3 Comments

I still love the people of the church. I cared for them my entire life.... I didn’t want to leave them behind but I couldn't be like them anymore.

Atheism Versus the Easter Bunny

May 25, 2019May 25, 2019 ~ 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.

Southern Baptist Terror

March 6, 2019March 7, 2019 ~ David Mercer ~ 3 Comments

"Let me ask you," he said to the little children, "If you were to die in your sleep tonight, where would you go?"

Standing Apart from the Crowd

February 23, 2019June 29, 2019 ~ David Mercer ~ 8 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.