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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.

Five Minutes Ago

~ David Mercer ~ 2 Comments

Five minutes before, he was marrying the woman who had just died after sixty years of marriage.  And less than five minutes before then, he was scrambling on the decks of a sinking ship.

Prayer? Try Rubbing a Lamp

~ David Mercer ~ 1 Comment

I always wanted more than the genie experience. I preached that praying should be a constant communion of spirits. I tried to practice it, too. I poured my heart out for hours at a time....

If I Had Stayed Then, I Would Have to Leave Now

~ David Mercer ~ 5 Comments

I used to be as conservative as they came.  I thought of the LGBT as people living a sinful lifestyle. But while I was with the UMC, I read, thought, and grew up.  Consequently, I changed my mind and I came to see them as persons deserving every human right and courtesy. I believed the church as a whole would one day come to this conclusion, too. 

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.

People Are Being Beaten

~ David Mercer ~ 6 Comments

I’ve only just now realized that no one in the UMC is going to change their minds.  The only thing I see happening is that the LGBT will be more resented afterwards.

Too Busy Living to be Held Back by Religion

~ David Mercer ~ 1 Comment

If I was wrong, then God could come down, shut my mouth, and explain how could he be anything but delighted with this woman. But since he remained silent, I went with my own thoughts.