State the duties of a traditional African communities helped bereaved families

29/10/2020

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Ways in which people in Traditional African Communities helped bereaved families

They visited the bereaved/ stayed with them/ kept them company/ gave them moral support
Consoled them though singing, dancing, praying, giving words of comfort
Contributed food and other material needs and gave them moral support
Helped them by performing certain duties for them e.g. cooking, cleaning, welcoming mourners running errands
They attended the funeral to give the departed a good send- off
Helped in preparing the body for burial

State the duties of a traditional African communities helped bereaved families

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State the traditional practices that lowers the dignity of women today

25/10/2020

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Traditional practices that lowers the dignity of women today

Division of Labour.
- In Traditional African perspective, women were not allowed to take some tasks which were seen as men jobs such as hunting and leadership. But today, if practiced, it is seen as lowering women's dignity.
Clitoridectomy.
- Also called female circumcision, Is an act of surgical removal, reduction, or partial removal of the clitoris.
Polygamy.
- This is an act of marrying more than one wife.
Early marriage.
- Marriage before the age provided by the constitution at 18 years. The law assumes that anyone below this age is a child and cannot be able to make decisions on her own.
Wife inheritance.
- This is an act of forcefully inheriting a wife whose husband had passed on. In the modern world, it is seen as a retrogressive behaviour.
Discrimination on inheritance of land.
- In Traditional African Society, Women were not entitled to own land. But in the modern world perspective, women are entitled to own property just as their male counterparts. Denying them this right, is a violation of the constitution.
Definition of diet on gender line.
- In some African Traditional Communities, women were not allowed to eat some foods. But in the modern world, its a violation of women rights to deny the some foods without their will.
Wife beating
- Also called wife battering was widely practiced in the TAS - Traditional African Societies, however, now it is discouraged and seen as a retrogressive behaviour.
Being treated as sex objects/ avenues for procreation.
- In T.A.S- Traditional African Societies, woman was seen as a property of a man, this led to the violation of their rights such as being used as sex objects for material gains.
Dressing codes
- Some traditional dressing codes are not acceptable today, and by implementing these codes, women see it as a violation of their rights

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Reasons why reading the bible is important to Christians

25/10/2020

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Why reading the bible is important to Christians?

It provides moral and spiritual guidance
Helps them discover the will of God/ God reveal himself through bible
Reading the bible is an aspect of Christians worship/ a way of worshiping
The bible is the basis of Christians doctrines and practices/ Helps in understanding Christians doctrines/eschatological times.
It gives guidance on the relationship among human beings/ and between human beings and God
It is the word of God
Christians come to discover who they are/ help a person discover his/ her worth dignity of the human person.
It is a source of consolation to people gives or hope to people
Source of inspiration
Source of knowledge/ enlightened/ improves their knowledge
Helps in spiritual development and maturity/ enlightens them/ improve their faith
Helps them understand the universe/ environment/ their relationship to it.
Helps them understand the meaning of their lives and relationship to God/ and to one another.

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Explain the role of the sponsor during traditional African circumcision ceremonies

25/10/2020

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Explain the role of the sponsor during traditional African circumcision ceremonies

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They offer guidance and counseling to the candidates
They educate the candidates on their new duties/and responsibilities as adults
They give candidates instructions in sex education
They encourage the candidates to face the operation with courage
They give moral / physical support during the operation
Act as a link between the candidates and their families
They nurse the initiated back to health
They play the. role of a mentor/father/mother/god-father/god- mother to the initiated
They ensure that the initiated are protected/well cared for

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Explain six reasons why initiation was important in the African Traditional Society

23/10/2020

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Reasons why initiation was important in the African Traditional Society

Initiates gain new status in life/he/she moves from childhood to adulthood.
Initiate acquires new rights and privileges
Initiate receives special education from their sponsors during seclusion.
Initiation ceremony brings the people together e.g. families, relatives and friends.
Shedding of blood unites the initiate to the land and ancestors.
Initiation ceremonies are looked at as occasion for prayers to God.
Initiation helps to restructure the community through age sets/groups.
It is a sign of courage and bravery.
Pain endured during initiation prepares the initiates to face the difficulties and challenges of adult life.

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Ways in which God rewarded ABRAHAM'S faith

23/10/2020

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How God rewarded Abraham's Faith

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God made Abraham a great Nation.
Kings came from Abraham’s siblings.
God blessed Abraham and protected him.
God made Abraham’s name great / famous.
God made Abraham a source of blessings to others.
God blessed those who blessed Abraham and cursed those who cursed him.
God gave Abraham the land of Canaan.
God gave Abraham long life.
God gave Abraham a son/heir.
God gave Abraham many descendants.

Challenges faced by Prophet Elijah (challenges faced by Elijah himself)

20/10/2020

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Challenges faced by Prophet Elijah (challenges faced by Elijah himself)

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There was widespread idolatry and apostasy among the Israelites / worshiping false god
There was corruption and injustice as people rejected the covenant way of life
There was religious persecution and hostility ( Jezebel had put to death some of prophets of Yahweh) and those who escaped with their lives went into hiding
The people had abandoned the worship of Yahweh and ignored to life and practicing syncretism the covenant way of life.
He had to face opposition and even threats on his life from Jezebel and Arab
There were false prophets of Baal and Asherah who were brought to Israel by Jezebel to promote false religion
He had to face king Ahab and challenge him for misleading the people
Convincing the people that he was a true prophet of Yahweh
Had to prove to Israel that it is Yahweh who was the true god and not Baal by holding a contest at mount Cannel in which he challenged the prophets of Baal
He had to endure hardships in the wilderness

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What is the origin of sin and evil according to A.T.S

4/10/2020

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Understanding where Sin/Evil originated from in the African Traditional Society (A.T.S)

What is the origin of sin and evil according to A.T.S

Breaking of taboos
Failure to remember the dead
Lack of respect to other members of the community
The spirit of divination and magic may turn mischievous and cause harm
Use of magic
Failure to bury the dead properly
Killing someone
Killing of certain animals such as the Owl
Betraying your community

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Identify causes of evil in our society

26/8/2020

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Identify causes of evil in our society.

Poor role models.
Poverty/Wealth
Permissiveness/too much freedom
Lack of guidance and counseling
Inability to forgive others
Influence from mass media
Disobedience
Selfishness/Corruption/Greed
Influence of drugs and alcohol
Unemployment
Influence from peers

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State five causes of sin according to Genesis 3-11

26/8/2020

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State five causes of sin according to Genesis 3-11

Desire to be like God/greed for power.
Disobedience of man/breaking of the commandments
Lack of faith in God
Convincing temptation from the serpent
Anger and jealousy made Cain to kill Abel after God had high regards for him.
Man’s ambition-man wanted to know what is good and evil.
Free will choice- God gave them a chance either to choose obedience or disobedience towards God.
Disrespect also caused sin to Ham did not cover Noah when he was naked. This led to a curse on Ham and his family.
Lack of knowledge of God.

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Who is the man of faith in the Bible?

24/8/2020

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Who is the man of faith in the Bible?

The man of faith who is also called the father of faith in the Bible is Abraham.

Why Abraham is referred to as the Father of Faith

Faith is complete trust in somebody or something. This is because he demonstrated faith in his life’s actions.

Accepting to move from his homeland to an unknown land.
By accepting circumcision at an old age and change of name.
Being ready to sacrifice his only son – Isaac.
He made altars for the worship of God at Bethel etc.
He believed in a God he did not know/see.
By accepting to enter into a covenant relationship with God where he gave his best animals as a sacrifice.

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List eight places used for worship in traditional African communities

18/8/2020

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List eight places used for worship in traditional African communities. (8 marks)

Places used for worship in traditional African communities

Under sacred trees
In caves
At river banks/waterfalls
On rocks
On mountains/hills
In forests/shrubs
In shrines
In homes of religious leaders
At graveyards.

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GIVE SIX REASONS WHY SACRIFICES ARE MADE IN TRADITIONAL AFRICAN COMMUNITIES

18/8/2020

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Give six reasons why sacrifices are made in traditional African communities. (6 marks)

Reasons why sacrifices are made in traditional African communities

To worship God/ancestors
It is a way of seeking for protection
A way of acknowledging God as a source of life
To seek God’s help in times of trouble/petition God for help
To ask for forgiveness/a way of cleansing /appease
In recognition of God’s power
To thank God for victories/success
To ask for blessings from God.

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The role of a Diviner

18/8/2020

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The role of a Diviner

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Predicts future occurrences

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Warns against future calamities

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Advises counsels/guides on various issues

04.

Intercedes in times of calamities

THE ROLE OF A DIVINER

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Identify seven religious reforms carried out by Josiah in Judah

12/8/2020

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Identify seven religious reforms carried out by Josiah in Judah

He destroyed all the idol and alters that were associated with idolatry in Israel.
He killed all the priests that were associated with idolatry in Israel.
He also drove out all the medium and wizards and remove all the household gods from Jerusalem and Judah.
He held a religious ceremony in which he made Israelites to ridicule their lives to the covenant ways of life i.e they publicly renewed their vows to obey the one true God.
He cleansed the Temple of Jerusalem of all idols.
He reinstated the Passover celebrations as a sign of return to the Lord.
Ordered the repair of the Temple of Jerusalem to make it presentable and worthy of use for worship
He put back the Ark of the Covenant in his place as the focus of Yahweism.
He recognized the roles of Yahwehs’ prophets and priests

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Traditional practices that lowers the dignity of women today

Why reading the bible is important to Christians?

Explain the role of the sponsor during traditional African circumcision ceremonies

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Reasons why initiation was important in the African Traditional Society

How God rewarded Abraham's Faith

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Challenges faced by Prophet Elijah (challenges faced by Elijah himself)

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Understanding where Sin/Evil originated from in the African Traditional Society (A.T.S)

​Identify causes of evil in our society.

​State five causes of sin according to Genesis 3-11

Who is the man of faith in the Bible?

Why Abraham is referred to as the Father of Faith

​List eight places used for worship in traditional African communities. (8 marks)

​Give six reasons why sacrifices are made in traditional African communities. (6 marks)

​The role of a Diviner

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Identify causes of evil in our society.

State five causes of sin according to Genesis 3-11

List eight places used for worship in traditional African communities. (8 marks)

Give six reasons why sacrifices are made in traditional African communities. (6 marks)

The role of a Diviner

Identify seven religious reforms carried out by Josiah in Judah