Give five reasons which motivate Christians to take vows in marriage

16/12/2020

Five reasons which motivate Christians to take vows in marriage

If the preacher glorifies himself more than God
If the preacher is imposter
If the preacher enriches himself in the expenses of the congregation

If the preacher is an imposer
If the preacher tries to force truth into their lives
The preachers message (sermon) may contradict their beliefs
If the preacher is not sensitive to their needs

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Identify six factors which inform the choice of a Christian partners

17/10/2020

Factors which inform the choice of a Christian partners

factors which inform the choice of a Christian partners

Common religious beliefs
The moral character of the prospective pastures
Common interest
Common level of education/thought
The health status of each
A sound economic base to be able to provide for the family
Similar age bracket

State any eight features of a traditional African family

17/10/2020

Features of a traditional African family

features of a traditional African family

It comprises, the living members of the family e.g. parents, children, in laws,aunts,uncles,cousins,nephews etc
It comprises the living death
It comprises the yet to be born
It comprises several nuclear families that form a clan
The clan has final authority on matters of marriage, security and observance of customs
It is a social- religious unit in which all rituals are undertaken by its members
It has such function as promoting a sense of belonging to its members, stability in marriage/unity/ responsibility/ impacting values e.t.c
It is polygamous/ many wives/ children
Its main function is procreation for perpetuation of the family lineage
It is complete with children
It is a divine institution which is effected by marriage/ ordained by God
Husband is the head of the family
All members adhere to the rule and regulations of the family
Elders are highly respected

Explain how the Church strengthen family relationships today

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State seven ways in which a Christian couple should respond to the challenge of being childless

23/3/2020

State the Christian teachings on effects of irresponsible sexual behavior

15/2/2020

Reasons why Christians condemn homosexuality

27/1/2020

Reasons why Christians condemn homosexuality

Homosexuality is a form of sexual immorality.
It is against God’s /Biblical teachings/it is a sin.
It is an abuse to the sacredness of sex.
It is contrary to the natural order of things.
Homosexuality does not enable procreation to take place.
It lowers the dignity of human beings who are created in the image of God.
It can lead to diseases like HI V/AIDS leading to human suffering.
It may lead to psychological problems like stress/depression.
It leads to rejection/being an outcast.

REASONS WHY CHRISTIANS CONDEMN HOMOSEXUALITY

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The effect of irresponsible sexual behaviours

9/9/2019

The effect of irresponsible sexual behaviours

The effect of irresponsible sexual behaviours

Promotes the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
It leads to irresponsible parenthood.
It may lead to unwanted pregnancy which eventually leads to abortion
It increases poverty cases as resources are misused when undertaking such.
It may lead to death
Lead to loss of status
It leads to disagreement leading to divorcé and separation
It may lead to legal tussle and imprisonment
It leads to single parenthood when one gets pregnant before marriage.
It leads to early forced marriage
It may lead to school dropout

THE EFFECT OF IRRESPONSIBLE SEXUAL BEHAVIOURS

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Ways in which Christians may fight the rising trend of rape in our society today

9/9/2019

Ways in which Christians may fight the rising trend of rape in our society today

Ways in which Christians may fight the rising trend of rape in our society today

Reporting cases to authority
Avoiding situations that may lead to rape
Teaching members on the effects of such acts
Parent and elders supervising the young in their daily tasks
Teaching the young not to be too trusting not only to strangers but also to people they know very well.
Sharing bible teaching which show that rape is against God’s law.
Advising the youth to dress decently and modestly.
Fighting drugs and alcohol which acts as catalysts in rape.
Always involving the youth in productive leisure.

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Identify five causes of conflicts between parents and children in Kenya today.

4/9/2019

Causes of conflicts between parents and children

Age gap between the parents and children, where parents fail to understand the children and children fail to understand the parents
Lack of concern by the parents to the needs and interests of their children
Unwillingness by the children to perform duties accept instruction by the parents
Children expecting too much from their parents and vice versa
Failure by parents to give time/ spend time with their children because they are involved in other things/ guidance and counseling
Children getting too involved with their peer group and have place for parents
Failure by parents to command respect from their children because of their weakness or failures

Failure by parents to set good examples to their children/ poor role models
Extreme poverty which dehumanizes/ extreme wealth which may spoil somechildren- doing what they want
Some children are not informed about their responsibilities to the family and the community
Parents putting too much restriction on their children’s freedom/ exercising too much control over the children / over protectiveness
Too much freedom given to the children by the parents the pressure/ laxity by the parents to their children
Marital problems by parents
Influence of foreign culture/ mass media etc.

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IMPORTANCE OF PAYING DOWRY IN TRADITIONAL AFRICAN SOCIETY

15/8/2019

IMPORTANCE OF PAYING DOWRY IN TRADITIONAL AFRICAN SOCIETY

1. Dowry unified the communities of the man and the wife.

2. When young women were married, their parents lost their labor, Dowry payments compensated for this loss.

3. Men paid dowry as a sign of commitment to their wife and parents.

4. Women whose dowry was paid, were exempted from getting remarried. Dowry therefore signified that the woman was in a permanent marriage relationship. It was a sign of assurance therefore for the woman that she was lawfully married to whomever paid the dowry.

5. Dowry was used to empower the bride's family economically and more often such as the Kisii community, it was used to empower the bride's young brothers with resources to marry.

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State the Christian teaching on marriage.

30/7/2019

Christian teaching on marriage

STATE THE CHRISTIAN TEACHING ON MARRIAGE.

State the Christian teaching on marriage. (7 marks)

Marriage is instituted/ordained by God/sacred
Christian marriage should be monogamous
Marriage should be between a man and a woman/not between individuals of the same sex
Marriage is complete with/without children
Marriage is for procreation/companionship
Husband and wife should complement each other
Marriage should be based on mutual love/respect/faithfulness
The husband is the head in marriage/wife to submit to the husband
Marriage unites husband and wife as one flesh
Marriage is permanent/divorce/separation is not allowed
Marriage partners should satisfy each others sexual needs/conjugal rights
It is not a must for one to marry/be celibate
Re-marriage is allowed after the death of a partner.

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Identify the causes of premarital sex among the youth in Kenya today.

30/7/2019

Causes of premarital sex among the youth in Kenya today

IDENTIFY THE CAUSES OF PREMARITAL SEX AMONG THE YOUTH IN KENYA TODAY.

Identify the causes of premarital sex among the youth in Kenya today. (8 marks)

There is erosion of traditional/Christian values/permissiveness
Some youth lack guidance/counselling
They are influenced by the mass media
Influence of drug/substance abuse
Negative peer influence/pressure
Some youth lack life skills
The desire to prove manhood/fertility
Idleness/boredom/unemployment among the youth
Poverty/desire for money /affluence
Fear of being rejected/desire to maintain a relationship
Some do it out of curiosity
Availability of contraceptives.
Poor role models
Frustrations

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Identify seven ways through which Christians help to minimise conflicts between parents and their children in Kenya today

3/6/2019

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Ways through which Christians can minimize conflicts between parents and their children in Kenya today

IDENTIFY SEVEN WAYS THROUGH WHICH CHRISTIANS HELP TO MINIMISE CONFLICTS BETWEEN PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN KENYA TODAY

Through guidance and counseling / advising them.
By praying for families.
By making fair judgments'/being fair when resolving the conflict.
By Christians setting a good example to others in the society.
By Christians teaching/preaching the word of God concerning family life. .
Organizing seminars/workshops where parents/children are taught on their roles/responsibilities.
By airing programs on family life on television / radio.
By assisting needy families with finance/materials so as to minimize conflicts.

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Outline the importance of children in both Christianity and traditional African communities.

3/6/2019

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Importance of children in both Christianity and traditional African communities.

OUTLINE THE IMPORTANCE OF CHILDREN IN BOTH CHRISTIANITY AND TRADITIONAL AFRICAN COMMUNITIES.

In both, children ensure the continuity of the community/society.
In both, the children inherit their parent’s property.
In both, children are a sign of God’s blessings.
In both, children provide labour in the family/source of labour.
In both children cement the relationship between the husband and wife/stabilizes marriage.
In both, children raise the status both parents.
In both, children are a source of joy/happiness.
In both children take care of their parents in old age.
In both, they are a source of wealth.

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State five advantages of a monogamous marriage

3/6/2019

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Advantages of a monogamous marriage

STATE FIVE ADVANTAGES OF A MONOGAMOUS MARRIAGE

To achieve intimate oneness for two persons. Two is company, three is a Crowd
Wife, husband and children get undivided love
It is easier to achieve complete faithfulness and trust
It becomes easier to build mutual confidence
Makes it easier to bring up children in a healthy and peaceful atmosphere
It is the only legal marriage relationship in law and according to the church
Reduces the risk of drug and alcohol use by the children and parents/produces delinquency

Helps to enhance/ improves family resources
Wife is able to enjoy all the rights and privileges without threat and competition
Reduce of the effect of injected with S.T.D.S
Easier to achieve complete harmony and peace in the family
The practices of inheritance upon the death of the father
Children grow in confidence and develop love, trust and respect for the father
Reduces rivalry in family / Favoritism/ jealously among wives and children
Reduces cases of homicide

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Give seven advantages of a monogamous marriage. (7 marks)

Advantages of a monogamous marriage.

A monogamous marriage minimizes wrangles/conflicts on property ownership/inheritance.
It enhances security among the family members.
It enhances commitment/undivided love.
It upholds the dignity/ honour /confidence/trust among the family members.
It reduces the risk of contracting infections/sexually transmitted diseases.
Providing/catering for family needs is easier.
It reduces delinquency among the family members.
Monogamous marriage enhances/promotes intimacy/conjugal rights between the spouses.

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