JamesKnight300James Knight columns

James Knight is a regular columnist for Network Norwich & Norfolk. His weekly articles take a look at different aspects of the Christian faith. 

His views are personal ones and are intended to stimulate constructive debate amongst website users. We welcome your thoughts and comments, posted at the bottom of the relevant article. We would ask you to abide by our forum rules and may delete any comments which do not.

James is a Norwich local government officer, author and Proclaimers church member in Norwich. Click here to e-mail him

 

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God and the metaphor of marriage
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Searching for evidence in the right way
"I'm backing God over the atheist myths every time..."
- James Knight, Sun 25 Jul, 11:31am
Engaging in the intellectual battleground
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God of the old and new
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Stepping into a better life
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The key to having an open mind
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Do Christians have the burden of proof?
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Looking for that Eureka moment
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The covenant of God
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Is understanding miracles beyond our grasp?
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Are we alone in the universe?
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Turmoil as deep-rooted beliefs are dug up
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The final word on free will and naturalism
"My sense of detachment is felt for all the lost..."
- Tom Booley (Guest), Tue 23 Feb, 8:01pm
Do you feel detached from God?
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Do faith and politics mix?
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Abraham’s greatness through sacrifice
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Is the universe friendly?
Regular Network Norwich and Norfolk columnist James Knight considers a question once posed by Einstein: is the universe friendly? More ...
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God and the metaphor of marriage
Regular Network Norwich and Norfolk columnist James Knight explores how the metaphor of marriage in the Bible speaks of our relationship with God. More ...
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Searching for evidence in the right way
Regular Network Norwich and Norfolk columnist James Knight writes about how the proof of God's existence is found by looking also at what else exists. More ...
Engaging in the intellectual battleground
Regular Network Norwich and Norfolk columnist James Knight says that there is a very real battleground between Atheists and Christians. More ...
Stepping into a better life
Regular Network Norwich and Norfolk columnist James Knight says that passion and genuine enthusiasm for the truth is a very positive thing. More ...
The key to having an open mind
Regular Network Norwich and Norfolk columnist James Knight considers whether Christians are open-minded enough. More ...
Do Christians have the burden of proof?
Looking for that Eureka moment
Is there such a thing as a 'religious brain'?
God of the old and new
God is the storyteller of our lives
Will people of today ever know how to trust?
Finding the truth behind every miracle
Why theology is more complex than science
Explaining the black swan events
Is understanding miracles beyond our grasp?
Are miracles beyond scientific analysis?
Affection can make us more Godly
Are we alone in the universe?
Brave enough to make the final step
Turmoil as deep-rooted beliefs are dug up
Dealing with our doubts
Hard times highlight a better way to live
Do you feel detached from God?
Do faith and politics mix?
How to escape from the limits of earthly thinking
Abraham’s greatness through sacrifice
Deep faith brings profound certainty in God
The covenant of God
Little things make a difference
Jesus claims to be God in the Bible
Xmas without Christ turns it into a nuisance
Christ's death conquers failure
Will God step in before we try to become gods?
Reaching the world with a message of poverty
Understanding the shocking verses in the Bible
No better way to live than by Christ's teaching
Finding time to be still
It is good to remember those that died for us
Fear that fixes us on God
The fascinating truth about worship
Telling tales to communicate the truth
Morality and the case against pacifism
What the Bible says about the afterlife
Why Christianity couldn’t be original
Why did God create us into a world like this?
The final word on free will and naturalism
Freedom and our perception of free will
God and His creation working together
Chance, choice and the issue of free will
Breaking through the pain of suffering
Christianity, memes and inherited cultural viruses
Moral conscience and the instinct to survive
How to find the right church - part two
How to find the right church
The real truth about miracles
The Christian impact in a self seeking society
Keeping God's commandment to love
Faith perspective on the credit crunch
Why are we reluctant to reach out to other faiths?
Real blessings that come with repentance
Perfect Word or errors in interpretation?
How far are you away from God?
The miracle of evolution: part of creation
God's story through the pictures of nature
The importance of being wise Christians
Bringing Christianity and science together
Understanding people is key to sharing faith
The final word on spreading the Good News
Ways to penetrate resistant minds
Reaching out as far as we can
The political and sociological aspects of ministry
Answering three common accusations
Knowing yourself helps reveal God to others
The challenge of being contagious Christians
A winning method of spreading the good news
Faith, and preparing for discussions and debates
Stories which help spread the Good News
Christian challenge in post-modern times
The role of prayer in our lives: Part Two
The significant role of prayer in our lives
Living for eternity in the here and now
The fear that plays a part in all of our lives
Thinking about putting your faith into words
Getting to the real truth about faith
The last bastion of spiritual freedom
How to set foot on the path to salvation
Placing a bet on whether God exists
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
Finding God by taking a look at ourselves
Dangers of putting Christianity into a box
Dangers of creating the wrong impression
Beating one of the Devil's favourite tools
The crossroads of wonder and wretchedness
The role of reason in helping us to grow
How can we tackle knife crime and yob culture
The real value of self-understanding
How we can creatively delude ourselves
A Theory of Everything by James Knight
Faith gives us visions of new beginnings
The deceptive dangers of self-worship
The mind and body, the spirit and the flesh
Speaking in tongues of men and angels
Why did God create a world with evil in it?
Dealing with a world full of difficult people
Laws of physics, nature and the universe
Defending the right to speak freely
The case for religious freedom of speech II
The case for freedom of speech on religion
Ascending towards the fulness of the divine II
Ascending towards the fulness of the divine
Take care when entering the domain of love
Love is what makes the world go round
The elixir of life and the door to salvation
Easter - the world's most remarkable event
Breaking free from the shackles of religion
Is it a universe with real meaning?
Cardinal difficulty which atheists must face
The Christian faith is a matter of the heart
Tackling the critics of the Christian faith
Taking on the opponents of Christianity
And the greatest of these is love...
What is faith in Christ really all about?
Taking a look from different perspectives
Is there a crisis within atheism?
What's so special about Christmas anyway?
The grandest delusion and the secret to life
Will the world end in random nothingness?
Love is the strongest message we have
What is the true meaning of friendship?
Do you care less about the Christian faith?
What can the Bible teach the modern world?
Experience the awesome nature of God
Experience of Christ is the proof for all
Can anyone really prove that God exists?
Other religions deny real knowledge of God
Why Christianity is the only true religion
Are all religions just wish fulfilment?
Is Christianity just a trick of the mind?
Preoccupation with afterlife not the present
Is the Second Coming just far too extreme?
Why does God let people face suffering?
Why does God let bad things happen?
If Hell exists, how can Heaven be paradise?
Is Hell the biggest paradox of Christianity?