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.

Article
  1. Comment
  2. Conspiracy theory
A protester stands with back to the camera, his baseball hat is turned backwards, it reads 'freedom'.

Why free speech might just need a crime of passion defence

George Pitcher
Horrific crimes against our humanity tell us we must protect our freedoms, not constrict them.
4min read
Article
  1. Belief
  2. Comment
Four game show contestants and a host stand in the garden of stately home.

When Faithfuls lack faith, there’s a lot more to lose

Jonathan Rowlands
Having faith is hard. It can be a costly act of courage.
5min read
Snippet
  1. Comment
  2. Eating
A subway billboard ad show a nun cradling a beer.

How do you drink religiously?

Jonny Torrance
A Dry January ad catches the eye.
2min read
Article
  1. Character
  2. Comment
Three people sitting looking out over viewpoint are silhouetted against the sky.

As algorithms divide us, who should we be loyal to?

Isaac Frisby
An ethicist’s answer, shows we need courage and wisdom too.
4min read
Snippet
  1. Care
  2. Comment
A social prescribing project in full swing.

Who holds the vital ingredient as healthcare shifts from hospital to community?

Esther Platt
The trusted anchor institutions that can provide pastoral care and more.
2min read
Article
  1. Comment
  2. Digital
A TV news show panel discussion.

The five reasons I go on GB News

Krish Kandiah
Engaging is not endorsing, joining the dialogue prepares ways to peace.
5min read
Article
  1. Comment
  2. Freedom of Belief
A fisheye view of a large debating chamber in the round.

Bring on the noise: what Trump can do to help the persecuted in Iran and China

Steve Dew-Jones
Dealing with the dictators in Iran and China needs noisy advocates.
6min read
Article
  1. Comment
  2. Community
Two cans of beer depict a drawing of a cathedral.

What’s the point of celebrating an anniversary?

Stuart Haynes
How Liverpool Cathedral galvanised the heart of a community.
3min read
Article
  1. America
  2. Comment
The US Capitol, where Donald trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States

The dangerous prayer that Donald Trump just prayed

Jared Stacy
What it really means to call on God in an age of messianic mimicry.
3min read
Article
  1. Belief
  2. Comment
A view of an in-conversation on a stage, with a video screen above showing a close up.

In Search of Wild Gods: Nick Cave and Tom Holland in conversation

Roger Standing
On unexpected and remarkable connections in a time of change.
7min read
Snippet
  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