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

23/3/2020

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State six reasons why Christians in Kenya should vote during national general election

27/2/2020

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Give seven reasons why Christians condemn idleness in the society

25/2/2020

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Give seven reasons why Christians condemn idleness in the society (7marks)

Idleness encourages dependence on other people.
It retards the development of God given talents/abilities.
It is seen as disobedience to Gods command for human beings to work.
It may lead to antisocial activities/crime.
It can lead to lifestyle diseases/it is unhealthy.
It leads to poverty/lack of basic necessities.
Idleness may lead to conflicts/quarrels/fights among people.
It is failure to uphold the image of God as a worker.

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What are the effects of misusing leisure

19/2/2020

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What are the effects of misusing leisure

MORAL DECAY
Spending too much time in passive activities e.g. pornography watching, watching films that are violent leads to violence and moral decay
CONFLICTS AND TIME WASTING
Spending leisure time in idle talk – gossip-leading to conflicts and time wasting
LAZINESS
Spending time in gambling, casinos making bets on horses playing Ajua games etc leads to laziness
STRESS
Alcohol and drug taking – when a person over drinks alcohol, spends time drinking at the expense of family, abusing drugs is misuse of leisure time. This leads to addiction, stress and depression
ENDANGERING LIVES
Leisure can also be misused by engaging in dangerous activities that can endanger life such as car racing.
CAUSE UNPROTECTED SEXUAL RELATIONS
Night dancing, disco dancing has become a common form of leisure worldwide, this may lead to unwanted pregnancies, alcoholism, drug addiction and unprotected sexual relations that may cause STDs

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The traditional African concept of wealth

17/2/2020

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The traditional African concept of wealth

Wealth is a blessing from God.
It is part and parcel of human existence.
It is measured in the amount of property/wives/children one has.
It can be individually/communally owned.
Wealth is acquired through hard work/inheritance/gift.
Wealth determines ones social status.
Wealth should be used to help the needy in society.
There are rules governing how it is distributed.
Wealth is used to worship God/appease ancestors.

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Reasons why corruption is widespread in Kenya today

17/2/2020

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Reasons why corruption is widespread in Kenya today

Unemployment cases which makes an individual desperate to secure an employment chance by engaging in corrupt activities.
Desire for instant services make some people become corrupt.
Some people feel that they have not been adequately paid for work done hence engage in corrupt acts to compensate themselves.
Fear of arrest/punishment make law breakers to engage in corrupt deals.
Some people engage in corrupt deals in order to be served due to ignorance of their rights.
Lack of moral integrity by some people.
Greed makes some people to engage in corruption.
Due to tribal/ethnic affiliations.
There is lack of efficient machinery to curb corrupt practices/absence of law to deal with corrupt cartels.
The Judiciary is not able to deal with injustice/cases take too long to be determined.
Some government agents abuse the power bestowed upon them.
The belief of the common person that the government is a master and therefore has to be corrupted before receiving services.

Ways the Church is using to eradicate poverty in Kenya

15/2/2020

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Ways the Church is using to eradicate poverty in Kenya

The Church preaches/teaches/encourages hard work among the citizens which enables them to fight poverty.
The Church speaks against vices like oppression/exploitation of the poor by the rich in the society which are promoting poverty.
The Church takes care of the poor by providing them with material possession.
The Church has established projects that offer employment to members of the society, this enables them to take care of their needs.
The Church gives out bursaries to the needy children enabling them undertake education and get employment.
The Church is offering subsidized medical services which enhances the economic output/productivity of the people.
The Church is working together with the government to create a peaceful society which promotes economic/social development.
The Church prays for God’s intervention in the lives of the poor which gives them hope in life.
It offers guidance and counselling to the poverty stricken thus enabling them to open up to realities of life.

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Outline the basis of Christian ethics

15/2/2020

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Outline the basis of Christian ethics (7 mks)

The Bible

Christians accept the Bible as the world of God.
God communicates to His people through the Bible. Offers answers to questions in
relation to the life of a Christian e.g. the Ten Commandments guides a Christian on day
to day living.

Conscience

It refers to sense of right and wrong that governs a person’s choice between right and
wrong. Christian conscience thus guides a Christian to choose what is right based on Christian
principles.

Faith in God.

Faith is a strong and unshakable belief is something or someone.
Christian faith is the trust in God, its actions and promises.
As a personal experience, faith in God motivates a Christian to make decisions that show confidence and loyalty to God is word.

Teachings of Christ.

The teachings of Jesus Christ guide Christians in making morally upright choices.

Authoritative Christian literature.
Christians also derive their ethics from authoritative Christian literature. Such literature includes pastoral and papal letters; examples of such literature are the works of Bishop Henry Okullu etc

Secular State Law

The constitution of any nation regulates the behavior of its citizens. The constitution gives guidelines on how people should behave in relation to others and to the state.

God’s revelation

Through revelation, God guides Christians on how they should approach certain issues hence determine behavior.

Traditional African Culture

Some values in traditional African culture are compatible with Christian teaching hence
they are part of Christian ethics e.g. honesty, fairness etc.

The Church Community

Christians receive guidance on moral behaviours from the teaching they get from them religious
leaders and/or during worship.

Church rituals

Church and ceremonies are a source of Christian ethics e.g. in marriage rituals, the partners
promise to be faithful to each other. In baptism, the converts denounce Satan and promise to live
a life that praises God.

Sources of Christian ethics in summary

Human reason/experience.
The Bible.
Traditions from Christian community.
Natural law.
Situational ethics.

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Give seven reasons why bribery and corruption is unethical

15/2/2020

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GIVE SEVEN REASONS WHY BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION IS UNETHICAL

It leads to loss of public funds.
It leads to lack of quality service in very crucial sectors.
Leads to poverty/poor economic growth.
It increases crime rate and social unrest.
Bribery undermines integrity of the receiver.
Bring suffering to the giver.
It is a criminal offence punishable by law.
It makes a culprit lose their job.
It leads to loss of good public image.
It is against Bible teachings.
Social unrest/conflicts/civil war/tribal clashes.

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State the Christian teachings on effects of irresponsible sexual behavior

15/2/2020

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State the Christian teachings on effects of irresponsible sexual behavior (5 mks)

Leads to STIs and HIV and AIDs.
it can lead to unplanned pregnancy e.g. adultery
it can lead to separation and divorce when one partner is unfaithful. This can cause conflicts.
It may lead to abortion, for example, when a girl gets unplanned pregnancy.

Incest, rape and prostitution can result in being arrested and put in jail, hence other members of the family will suffer.
Irresponsible sex is condemned by God in the Bible.
Incest, rape and prostitution can result in being arrested and put in jail hence other members of the family will suffer.
it can cause psychological problems which interfere with a person’s formal life.

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IDENTIFY THE CHRISTIAN TEACHING ON MARRIAGE

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

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STATE SIX SIMILARITIES BETWEEN THE TRADITIONAL AFRICAN AND CHRISTIAN VIEW ON HUMAN SEXUALITY

CHRISTIAN APPROACHES TO HUMAN SEXUALITY, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY

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Ways in which Christians can help to control desertification

7/2/2020

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Ways in which Christians can help to control desertification

Christians need to practise afforestation/reafforestation programmes;
By practising agro-forestry: .
Using alternative sources of energy as opposed to charcoal/firewood.
Providing education to the public or how to preserve the environment:
Participating in environmental conservation programme;
Donating/giving financial assistance to bodies that control desertification;
Protecting all water catchment areas:
Carrying/practising better methods of farming:
Reporting cases of forest destruction to relevant authorities:
By participating in the enactment of laws on environmental conservation;
Providing guidance and counselling/advice to those involved in activities related to environmental degradation.

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Reasons why Christians are opposed to euthanasia

7/2/2020

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EUTHANASIA DEFINITION

Request for premature ending of life applied to situations where a patient is suffering severely or is enduring a terminal illness. Euthanasia can more helpfully be defined as ‘the intentional killing by act or omission of a person whose life is felt to be not worth living’.

Reasons why Christians are opposed to euthanasia

God is the only one who gives life and thus should be the one to take it away.
Euthanasia equals to murder which is biblically condemned/Thou shall not kill.
It destroys God’s image in human beings:
Human judgment is limited and therefore cannot make correct decision on terminating the life of others:
Medical ethics only allows a doctor to sustain life and not to take it away:
It is against Jesus’ mission on earth to heal the sick:
Suffering is part of a Christian's life from the teachings of Jesus and therefore it cannot be used to justify euthanasia:
The works of mercy involve saving life/not destroying it:
It is a constitutional right to uphold human life.

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How science and technology has improved EFFICIENT OF HUMAN ACTIVITIES

7/2/2020

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HOW SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY HAS IMPROVED EFFICIENT OF HUMAN ACTIVITIES

Modern means of transport enables human beings to travel faster:
Use of electronic/print media: human beings are able to access/pass information to large audience:
Use of industrial machines enables work to be done faster/efficiently;
Use of fertilizers/Agricultural machinery has led to increased production/yields/preservation of food.
Use of medicine/medical equipment has prolonged human life/reduces suffering:
Use of equipment related to weather forecast assists human beings in understanding their Environment:
New sources of energy have enhanced human life.

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The dangers of using illicit drugs In Kenya today

7/2/2020

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THE DANGERS OF USING ILLICIT DRUGS IN KENYA TODAY

There is an increase in rate of crimes committed;
Use of illicit drugs leads to sexual immorality/contracting sexually transmitted infections/HIV and Aids:
Dependence on illicit drugs depletes resources leading to poverty;
Illicit drugs can damage vital organs:
Illicit drugs causes indiscipline in institutions of learning:
The number of street children/families is increasing as a result of using the drugs
Use of illicit drugs is illegal/the offenders are liable for punishment;
Use of illicit drugs can cause employer/employee conflicts;
Illicit drug users become irresponsible/quarrelsome/irritable leading to family disagreements/breakup.:
Use of illicit drugs can lead to murder/death.

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Leisure activities common to Christianity and Traditional African Communities

5/2/2020

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Leisure activities common to Christianity and Traditional African Communities

Singing/dancing;
Storytelling/proverbs/riddles:
Sporting activities:
Visiting/travelling;
Weaving/Basketing/Crafts:
Retreats;
Gardening:
Buying/exchange of goods:
Taking siesta:
Education/training.

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