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.

Explainer
  1. Creed
  2. Leading
A pope wearing a white skull cap and white robe, viewed from behind

Why’s there a pope in Rome?

Jack Chisnall
A modern gathering sheds light on an ancient question: who brings the church together?
6min read
Article
  1. Creed
  2. Migration
A red sandstone statue of Jesus as a child.

I wrote Jesus was a child refugee, I got called crazy

Joan Taylor
Digging into history uncovers uncomfortable truths.
7min read
Snippet
  1. Belief
  2. Community
A casually dressed man strides down the aisle of a church between the pews.

Giles Coren dips his toe in the water - will he take the plunge?

Jamie Mulvaney
In a disembodied digital age, he's made a decision to participate instead.
2min read
Snippet
  1. Creed
  2. Easter
A giant creme egg lies smashed on the ground beside a tilted market barrow.

Don’t rush the creme eggs

Iona Curtius
As Lent approaches, mark each season for what it is.
3min read
Column
  1. Awe and wonder
  2. Creed
A green bridge spans a motorway, on its side is graffiti that reads 'PIES'

The great pie mystery

Jonathan Rowlands
Some unusual graffiti give insight into reality’s mysteries.
4min read
Article
  1. Creed
  2. Death & life
A man stands in his home wearing a black t-shirt that reads 'DON'T DIE'.

Don’t die: the relentless pursuit of life

Josh Richards
If there was a way beyond death, shouldn't we give up everything to find it?
4min read
Explainer
  1. Creed
  2. Identity
A head and shoulder painting of Martin Luther against a red background

Why read Martin Luther today?

Robert Kolb
Innovative ideas around identity shaped the world around him.
6min read
Essay
  1. Church and state
  2. Creed
A montage shows a bishop, a preacher and a president being looked down upon by a puritan.

How to test the religious claims made on Trump

Anthony Baker
An old Puritan offers a way to question the assertions.
7min read
Article
  1. America
  2. Church and state
A montage shows Donald Trump as a Roman emperor leaning on a sword

Trump is the new Constantine - but he's no Saviour

Graham Tomlin
Trump’s second coming invites imperial comparisons. Are they accurate?
6min read
Snippet
  1. Belief
  2. Creed
A typewriter holds a piece or paper reading 'truth'

Does a creed create a truth?

Alex Irving
Declaring truth is an unmodern act.
3min read
Article
  1. Creed
  2. Romance
A cupid statue fires an arrow of love.

St Valentine and the great mystery of romance

Yaroslav Walker
Saints were martyrs for more than love.
4min read
Essay
  1. Belief
  2. Creed
A child on the shoulders of a parent wears a light blue and white stripped football top, waves the Argentinian flag

Argentina’s adoration of Lionel Messi

Matthias Grebe
The icon of the beautiful game holds a nation's gaze, giving insights into redemption.
6min read