Category: God

Trigger Point

~ David Mercer ~ 2 Comments

My WHOLE LIFE, people have criticized me for not doing it well enough, for not saying it perfectly, for not having tried hard enough.

The Old (Crazy) Songs

~ David Mercer ~ 1 Comment

Believe it or not, this was one of those “feel good” songs, where people stood up, swayed, and clapped their hands, smiling at each other, marveling at how they could worship and have fun at the same time. 

I Counted In Church

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Leaving the church was one of the hardest things I've ever done.  I have no qualms about letting go of God and religion.  But the people--I loved them and I still do.     I am aware of the flaws, dysfunction, and outright abuse that happened in many churches, and I understand that those who were … Continue reading I Counted In Church

I No Longer Reach for Heaven

~ David Mercer ~ 3 Comments

I’m astounded that anyone could be persuaded to accept a way of life that guarantees their condemnation.  But I’m sorry to say we made converts.

Truth, Lies, and Blue Skies

~ David Mercer ~ 4 Comments

The biggest grudge I have against religion (particularly conservative religion) is that it urges people to lie....

A Conspiracy of Silence

~ David Mercer ~ 3 Comments

I’m horrified that we locked my sweet, loveable, funny aunt into a prison of silence, where she dreaded the day she would die and go to the hell we had created.

Will God Answer for His Actions?

~ David Mercer ~ 8 Comments

Over my time as a minister, people whispered these questions to me, often ashamed to put them into words. I’m articulating them in hopes of engaging their thinking.