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Q 5. What is the Christian teaching on responsible sexual behavior?

• Responsible sex is between male and female
  
• Sexual intercourse is allowed between married people.
  
• Faithfulness is a virtue in this: Both partners must avoid adultery
  
• Responsible sexual behavior means exercising self-control
  
• It entails obedience to God’s commands hence a Christian has to shun forbidden sexual behavior e.g. fornication
  
• Body temple of the Lord. Our sexual relationships should uphold human dignity and respect for our bodies
  
• The Bible teaches that whatever we do with our bodies should be for the glory of God (1 Cor. 7:19- 20)

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Q6. List the different types of irresponsible sexual behavior

1. Homosexuality (lesbianism, sodomy)
   
2. Bestiality
   
3. Masturbation
   
4. Rape
   
5. Incest
   
6. Prostitution
   
7. Fornication
   
8. Abortion

​Q7. Explain the Christian teaching on responsible sexual behavior

1. It defiles the body, which is the temple of God
   
2. It is wickedness
   
3. It is unholy and dirty before God
   
4. It is spiritually unclean
   
5. Those involved break the commandment of God
   
6. It involves coveting — a sin
   
7. Polygamy is condemned and considered irresponsible

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Q8. State the effects of irresponsible sexual behavior

1. It can lead to sexually transmitted diseases (AIDS)
   
2. Can lead to pregnancy and then abortion
   
3. If married people are involved (adultery) divorce may occur
   
4. Separation
   
5. Children suffer lack of parental care due to divorce as a result of adultery
   
6. It may lead to street children
   
7. It discourages young people from marrying
   
8. It can lead to fights, quarrels, misunderstanding and friction
   
9. Young people can chop out of school due to pregnancy/AIDS
   
10. Can lead to single parenthood
    
11. Withdrawing from family and society
12. Self-pity and loneliness
    
13. Psychological problems e.g. depression
    
14. Stress
    
15. Suicide and death
    
16. Unwanted/unexpected pregnancies
    
17. Aggressiveness and violence​​

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The Family Review Questions

Q5. State the different types of families

1. Nuclear family
2. Single parent family
3. Polygamous
4. Extended

MARRIAGE
Ql. Explain the Traditional African understanding of marriage

1. Marriage is viewed as the focus of existence, i.e. the point where the three members of the community meet (i.e. living, departed and the unborn)
   
2. A rhythm of life through which everybody must participate
   
3. Marriage is a duty/a must/compulsory
   
4. Failure to marry means the person has rejected society and the society rejects him in turn
   
5. Those who do not marry are considered as sub-human or lawbreakers
   
6. Marriage is God ordained
   
7. Young boys and girls are prepared for this sacred institution during initiation
   
8. They are taught everything pertaining to marriage e.g. sex
   
9. Children cement the marriage

Q2. What is the importance of children in Traditional African Society

1. They help their parents at old age
   
2. Cement a marriage: One without children is considered incomplete
   
3. Children (boys) provide security at home and the community
   
4. They help in the perpetuation of the family and community name
   
5. The departed are reborn through naming of children
6. Provide labour
   
7. It is through children that (new) members meet and get to know each other. Young children are introduced to their relatives e.g. during initiation, marriage etc
   
8. Children uphold the statute of parents
   

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Q3. What is the Christian teaching about marriage?

1. The church defines marriage as a covenant
2. The Bible teaches that marriage is a divine institution
   
3. Marriage is for procreation
   
4. Marriage is for companionship
   
5. It is for fulfillment of mutual love
   
6. Marriage is a remedy against sin — fornication
   
7. It should be monogamous
   
8. Marriage should be permanent— no divorce
   
9. Without or with children marriage is complete
   
10. Sex outside marriage is forbidden

Q4. What is the importance of courtship period in Traditional African Societies?

1. It helped in identifying a suitable marriage partner
   
2. The two families involved established a firm relationship
   
3. The boy and the girl had a chance to learn each other’s character
   
4. It gives an opportunity to know whether the boy and girl are related
   
5. Allows time for exchange of gifts between the two families, thus a firm relationship is established
   
6. Time to negotiate the bridewealth
   
7. Boy and girl are instructed about their duties and responsibilities

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Q5. Why are many people opting for celibacy instead of marriage today?

1. Celibacy is used to refer to the unmarried
   
2. Many remain single today because of Christianity — to serve God
   
3. Some are born Eunuchs — cannot father children
   
4. Education — one may want to pursue education
   
5. Career demands — too demanding to allow one get time for a family
   
6. Lack of guidance and counseling on marriage and family
   
7. Discouragement from failing marriages. + Economic reasons — one may not have money for a big house, wedding and bringing up a family
   
8. Poor health e.g. epilepsy
   
9. Economic independence — whereby young people feel satisfied when they have enough money
   
10. Parental interference — or whom their son should marry
    
11. Disappointing relationships​
    

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