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. 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
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