Comment

Columnists and commentators focus a Christian lens on the news stories of the day. Comment is one of four key themes covered by Seen & Unseen.

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  1. Care
  2. Comment
A wrapped-up man sits and leans against a bare tree, as dark clouds give way to sun.

Why Blue Monday resonates despite the pseudoscience

Rachael Newham
The seasons of life actually need some meteorological awareness.
4min read
Essay
  1. Comment
  2. Politics
A wide angle picture shows a king and queen on thrones before many people in ceremonial clothes.

England needs a written constitution that defends against populism

W. Elliot Bulmer
A new resolution acknowledges what forges a sense of right and wrong.
10min read
Article
  1. Character
  2. Comment
Jimmy Cater stands on a convention stage looking out over the crowd.

Jimmy Carter: five takeaways from a life well-lived

Roger Standing
Lessons for budding politicians and the rest of us.
9min read
Article
  1. Character
  2. Comment
Elon Musk, wearing a t-shirt slouches forward, holding a mic, while sitting on a stage chair.

Elon will learn that speech is never free

Cameron Wiltshire-Plant
We see the cost of our words in our daily lives.
4min read
Podcast
  1. Christmas survival
  2. Comment
A shopping street is crowded by taxi cabs and buses while above it a Christmas illumination of an angel hangs over all.

Christmas countdown day 15: your reality of Christmas

Lianne Howard-Dace
Re-evaluating the story and experiences of the season.
1min read
Article
  1. Christmas survival
  2. Comment
Three people stand beside a table and smile.

Share some food and find the antidote to despair

Isaac Frisby
Who we eat with says who we are.
4min read
Podcast
  1. Awe and wonder
  2. Comment
A rockpool on a beach reflects the sun, a castle stands beyond the sand dunes

Christmas Countdown Day 11: Beauty’s extraordinary masterpiece

Katherine Amphlett
Senior Editor Nick Jones' pick of the year.
1min read
Article
  1. Comment
  2. Politics
Two people down a table turn and listen to someone closer talk, against a wall mural.

So, what are the prospects for peace and good will?

Emerson Csorba
2025 will need the reconcilers, and their pain.
6min read
Column
  1. Comment
  2. Football
A football boot with rainbow laces

Football’s rainbow row shows up symbolism’s flaws

Jonathan Rowlands
The vagueness that gives symbols power reduces the chance for nuanced conversation.
5min read
Article
  1. Assisted dying
  2. Comment
An MP stands and speaks in a parliamentary debate.

The assisted dying debate revealed the real role of Parliament

M. Ciftci
MPs from areas where people are vulnerable and at risk were more sensitive to the dangers.
5min read
Article
  1. Assisted dying
  2. Comment
Empty bus seats are lit in dark neon colours.

No, it is not your life to dispose of

Steve Hellyer
What could not be said about the assisted dying debate
6min read
Article
  1. Care
  2. Comment
A patient eye view of six surgeons looking down.

NHS: How far do we go to feed the sacred system?

Callum Elwood
Balancing safeguards and economic expediencies after the assisted dying vote.
4min read