How to Talk to Christians About Your Sexuality

by David K Mercier | Aug 9, 2025 | Faith & Identity

David K. Mercier How to Talk to Christians About Your Sexuality Talking to Christians about your sexuality is not at all recommended…at least, not without caution and discernment. It’s been my experience that my queer friends and acquaintances have been more...

Leviticus 18: Homosexuality & Abominations

by David K Mercier | Jul 31, 2025 | Clobber Passages, Scripture in Context

David K. Mercier Leviticus 18: Homosexuality & Abominations Leviticus 18 & 20 are often used as evidence of universal  moral law for Christians, so why do evangelicals cling to these verses and use them to clobber LGBTQ folks trying to follow Jesus? What...

Is Trusting Your Heart Biblical? Jesus & Discernment

by David K Mercier | Jul 29, 2025 | Faith & Identity, Scripture in Context

David K. Mercier Is Trusting Your Heart Biblical? Jesus & Discernment Someone I love recently said that they doubt their own heart because they are filled with sin and therefore corrupt. And while I do agree that sin is a real corruptor of this world, this struck...

Deer Queer Christian: When You’re Tired but Still Faithful (1 Thessalonians 1–3)

by David K Mercier | Jul 23, 2025 | Dear Queer Christian, Scripture Paraphrased

David K. Mercier Deer Queer Christian: When You’re Tired but Still Faithful (1 Thessalonians 1–3)   Dear Queer Christian,  I know you’ve carried a lot.Some of it in silence.Some of it in protest boots.Some of it with glitter still stuck to your face from last...

Dear Queer Christian: The Rules Were Never the Point (1 Timothy 4-6)

by David K Mercier | Jul 15, 2025 | Dear Queer Christian, Scripture Paraphrased

David K. Mercier Dear Queer Christian:  The Rules Were Never the Point(1 Timothy 4–6)   Dear Queer Christian,  You’ve heard the rules.You’ve been told how to act, how to dress, how to “present.”You’ve memorized the verses they weaponized.You’ve tried to walk the...