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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.
Assisted Dying logic makes perfect sense but imposes a dreadful dilemma
There’s fear or fascination as cultures confront death
A brief history of Halloween
What would you give up to be Prime Minister?
A raging election and the haunting of American memory
Can Kemi really have it all?
The daily trial of being a head teacher
Budgeting for discontent
Assisted dying's language points to all our futures
Nigeria’s terror survivors share their stories
Do we feel guilt for Liam Payne’s death?
Rushing recovery and failing the marshmallow test