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

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James is a Christian writer and local government officer based in Norwich. Click here to e-mail him

 

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The Spectre of Fundamentalism
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The creationist begins with..."
- James Knight, Tue 15 Nov, 6:52pm
The similarities of creationists and atheists
"Heb 8:11 And they shall by no means each teach his..."
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Knowledge, experience and epistemology
"Time to shine!

Hebrews 12 28-29 Do you..."
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Broken Britain in need of a saviour
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The other side of the homosexuality debate
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A debate on homosexuality and leadership
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Derren Brown, miracles and psychology of belief
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Will all be saved in the end?
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The question of salvation and judgement
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Psychological patterns behind aspects of belief
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Accountability in the face of fundamentalism
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The philosophical problem of eternal hell
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Grace and the illusion of the ‘moral compass’
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Do Christians have the burden of proof?
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Stepping into a better life
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Why Christianity is still relevant today

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The Gods of the fame culture
Regular Network Norfolk columnist James Knight continues his series on the myth of secularism with a look at the insecurities and loneliness that come with fame. More ...
storytelling
Christmas: a grand story to which we all belong
In his Christmas message, regular Network Norwich and Norfolk columnist James Knight shows how elements of the Christmas story feature in many areas of life. More ...
cosmetics
Closeness to God helps us live life to the full
Regular Network Norwich and Norfolk columnist James Knight continues the theme of 'the myth of secular progression' by explaining why ultimately the superficial things never fail to disappoint. More ...
The opportunities and threats of a virtual world
Regular Network Norwich and Norfolk columnist James Knight continues the theme 'the myth of secular progression' with a look at the impact of the media on our society. More ...
Secular Britain has lost the meaning of value
Regular Network Norfolk columnist James Knight continues his thoughts on the myth of secular progression in Britain. More ...
Has our country lost its spiritual heart?
Regular Network Norwich and Norfolk columnist James Knight busts the myth that secularism is helping the UK to progress. More ...
Knowledge, experience and epistemology
Broken Britain in need of a saviour
Has humanity progressed over the centuries?
Nostalgia is not what is used to be…
The other side of the homosexuality debate
A debate on homosexuality and leadership
The similarities of creationists and atheists
The belief that the Bible is self-interpreting
Derren Brown, miracles and psychology of belief
Psychological patterns behind aspects of belief
Accountability in the face of fundamentalism
The Spectre of Fundamentalism
The question of salvation and judgement
The philosophical problem of eternal hell
Will all be saved in the end?
Keeping Christ in Christmas makes it special
The power of our discreet God
Feeling God without knowing it is Him
The genius mind of Jesus Christ
Grace and the illusion of the ‘moral compass’
Call to be generous with our forgiveness
Why Christianity is still relevant today
Is the universe friendly?
God and the metaphor of marriage
Searching for evidence in the right way
Engaging in the intellectual battleground
Stepping into a better life
The key to having an open mind
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?