Creed

Our curated articles help explain the impact of Christian belief on life, history and culture. Creed is one of four key themes covered by Seen & Unseen.

Article
  1. Assisted dying
  2. Creed
A younger hand holds a wrinkled older hand of someone in a bed.

Assisted dying: in praise of being a burden

Jonathan Rowlands
It's not a reason to end a life, it's the very possibility of our being human.
4min read
Article
  1. America
  2. Creed
Behind a passer by a street peacher holds up a large yellow sign with a message on it.

Is it okay to be mean as long as you are mean and right?

Nathan Betts
Here's what a mean street preacher really taught me.
6min read
Snippet
  1. Belief
  2. Creed
Pages from books are pinned across wall.

Why we believe: finding meaning in uncertain times

Alister McGrath
Believing is not only intellectually defensible but existentially necessary.
2min read
Snippet
  1. Art
  2. Belief
A large outdoor sculpture of a round child-like head sits on a dark plinth.

The young art critics looking for answers

Alexandra Kytka-Sharpe
Whether whacking sculptures or asking questions, there’s a lack of pretence.
2min read
Podcast
  1. Creed
  2. Podcasts
A ink drawing of Constantine the Emperor on a throne listening to people showing him books.

Seen & Unseen Aloud: harvest, creed, conscientious objections

Natalie Garrett
Why bother celebrating harvest? The game-changing Nicene Creed, and objecting to assisted dying
1min read
Podcast
  1. Creed
  2. Podcasts
A man talks to a camera.

N.T. Wright: re-enchanting the politics of Jesus

Nick Jones
What does witness look like in an age of totalitarian terror and dysfunctional democracies?
1min read
Article
  1. Creed
  2. Music
A colourful graphic overlay of praying hands over a band playing.

Sing, pray, manifest: what’s the difference?

Jamie Mulvaney
Song, success and the search for someone who loves.
4min read
Podcast
  1. Atheism
  2. Belief
A podcast guest speaks in front of a mic and raises their hand to gesture.

Alex O'Connor: re-enchanting... atheism

Belle Tindall
Belle and Justin talk to Alex about atheism, culture's tides and what it would take for him to believe.
1min read
Article
  1. Belief
  2. Creed
A woman sees her reflection in a mirror and hold a finger up.

Are miracles real?

Graham Tomlin
In miracles, as in much of life, you see what you're looking for.
4min read
Events
  1. Belief
  2. Creed
A person sits on a window sill with one raise knee.

The wisdom of living with the question not googling the quick answer

Elizabeth Wainwright
Are we trading wisdom for apparent certainty?
6min read
Article
  1. Belief
  2. Creed
A patch depicting a angel in armour, wielding a sword, on camoflague uniform.

Which dragon does St Michael need to slay today?

James Cary
Explore the cultural impact of the dragon killer.
5min read
Essay
  1. Belief
  2. Creed
A star burst of light appears to emanate from the eye of a man's head in silhouette.

The eclipse of Christianity and what it means

Rupert Shortt
Reversing spiritual climate change.
16min read