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. Language
A crowd of people stand in the side steps of the Lincoln Memorial
The right turn of phrase can turn a nation, the wrong one can destroy
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Article
  1. Comment
  2. Ethics
Amid a bombed alley, a victim is helped to walk by a rescue worker
The responsible use of force today precludes pacifism
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Article
  1. Assisted dying
  2. Care
A crowded House of Commons awaits a vote.
A MND sufferer reflects on the historic vote to legalise assisted dying
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Article
  1. Comment
  2. Freedom of Belief
Smoke rises from the site of a bomb amid a high wide view of a city at twlight
Dreams are easier to utter than act upon
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Article
  1. Comment
  2. Development
A school choir sings in an ornate abbey setting
The call to justice that echoes from Trafalgar Square to primary schools
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Article
  1. Assisted dying
  2. Comment
A graphic shows a gallery of people with religious symbols on their clothing.
Opposing interventions from believers on dishonesty grounds is a sinister development in public debate
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Article
  1. Books
  2. Comment
A young boy pores over a book tracing the lines with a finger.
A fortunate meeting with the right text works an unfathomable, transformative magic.
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Article
  1. Comment
  2. Community
Crows caw and strut.
We can’t control nature; we just need to become more porous to it
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Article
  1. Belief
  2. Books
A wet-looking Bear Grylls looks at the camera.
Why the tougher path often ends up being the most fulfilling
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Article
  1. Comment
  2. Ethics
Anna  Wintour stands holding a small mic.
The Vogue editor’s championing of diversity is all very well, but it’s based on what sells
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Column
  1. Comment
  2. Ethics
A footballer holds up the European cup, behind him fans are jubillant.
When church and football feign neutrality, politics can ride roughshod
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Article
  1. Assisted dying
  2. Care
Three posters with suicide prevention messages.
Not speaking out is a dereliction of duty to vulnerable people
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