CRE REVIEW QUESTIONS 1

Christian Ethics Questions

Ql. What is the meaning of Christian Ethics?

• This is the study of human conduct or behavior
  
• It is about how Christians make choices in their daily lives guided by Christian principles and value

Q2. What is the basis or sources or foundation of Christian Ethics?

• The Bible/Biblical scripture (holy)
  
• The natural law
  
• Human experience and reason
  
• The Christian community — preachers + Situation Ethics
  
• Secular/Civil Law

​Q3. List the basic life skills that one needs to be able to lead a better life

• (a) Critical thinking
  
• (b) Creative thinking
  
• (c) Decision — making
  
• (d) Self-esteem
  
• (e) Assertiveness

Male/Female Relationships  Questions

Ql. Explain seven Christian teachings on male/female relationships

• Male/female were created as equal human beings: created in the image and likeness of God
  
• Male/female created for companionship, help! partners! complement each other
  
• Both are co-creator with God — done through procreation
  
• Union between both is consummated in marriage
  
• Relationship is based on love and respect/chastity
  
• Man!husband is the head of the family
  
• Each man to have his own wife and wife own husband
  
• Husband and wife should not deny each other conjugal rights
  
• Youth should abstain from sex until marriage
  
• Male/female body is temple of the Lord
  
• Short periods of abstinence are allowed among married people but with consent from each other
  
• Christians appreciate different roles of men and women in the church e.g. leadership in choir for women and men.

Human Sexuality Questions

Ql. Explain the Traditional African understanding of human sexuality

1. Human sexuality is regarded as sacred and secret in many African communities
   
2. The sacredness of sex is related to the power to transmit life — procreation
   
3. It is taboo to discuss sex matters freely especially in the presence of children. t Grandparents who are free from any tying job teach sex education
   
4. Young people are prepared for adult life in the context of age group e.g. games of sexual nature take place within an age group. The age group has control of each other and there is no sex whatsoever
   
5. During initiation ceremonies, vigorous sex education is provided to the initiates
   
6. They are taught about sex, its secrets and the mystery of manhood and womanhood
7. Girls are expected to remain virgins
   
8. Rape offenders are severely punished
   
9. Boys and girls are not allowed to mix
   
10. Division of labour is on the basis of sex
    
11. Roles of boys and girls are taught from childhood e.g. by copying their parents
    

​​Q2. Explain Christian attitude towards human sexuality

1. Sex is sacred
   
2. Man and woman are equal before God
   
3. It is for procreation
   
4. Man and woman are complementary
   
5. Both were created in the image of God
   
6. They became one in marriage
   
7. Sex is only allowed in marriage
   
8. Virginity is valued
   
9. Human beings have the ability to control sexual desires
   
10. Chastity is a virtue
    
11. All forms of irresponsible sexual behavior are condemned

Q3. In what ways is sex abused in Kenya?

1. By practicing fornication/sex before marriage
   
2. Adultery — sex outside marriage
   
3. Through prostitution
   
4. By practicing bestiality
5. Through homosexuality/lesbianism/gayism
   
6. Incest
   
7. Rape/defilement of minors
   
8. Masturbation
   
9. Pornographic literature — using of technological devices in sex
   

​Q4. Why do you think minors are defiled or sexually abused in Kenya daily?

1. Lack of self-control among some men
   
2. Drugs and drug abuse
   
3. Permissiveness in society
   
4. Influence from the mass media
   
5. Mental illness—mad people
   
6. Erosion of the African culture/moral values
   
7. Devil worship/strange cults/false religion
   
8. Breakdown of religion values
   
9. Irresponsible parenthood
   
10. Indecent dressing
    
11. Leniency of the Law/no punishment for criminal
    
12. Idleness
    
13. Poverty

CRE KNEC QUESTIONS SINCE 1996 TO DATE pp1