Prayer? Try Rubbing a Lamp

March 8, 2019 ~ 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....

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?"

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

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 ~ 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

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.

People Are Being Beaten

February 16, 2019February 16, 2019 ~ 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

February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 ~ 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.