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Christian Approaches To Leisure: And the Use and Abuse of Drugs

Ql. Identify five (5) reasons why the taking of alcohol as a way of spending leisure is condemned

1. It leads to conflicts/quarrels within the family
   
2. Misuse of family resources
   
3. May lead to addiction
   
4. Leads to irresponsible sexual behaviours e.g. prostitution, adultery, and fornication
   
5. Could lead to loss of income
   
6. May lead to irresponsibility, which leads to accidents such as motor accidents

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Ql Write down 5 ways in which modern Christian use their leisure time

1. Organize/attend religious seminars
   
2. Participate in church choir/concerts
   
3. Offers services to the aged
   
4. Read religious literature e.g. Bible
   
5. Keep the church and its environment clean
   
6. Have fellowship with other Christians
   
7. Initiate self-help projects to assist the needy
   
8. Provide guidance and counseling to the community
   
9. Preach the word of God
   
10. Visit relatives and friends
11. Be with family members
    
12. Listen to Christian preaching/songs on radio
    

Q3. Give 5 ways in which drug abuse could affect a Christian family

1. Drains family resources
   
2. Fights in families may occur
   
3. Leads to diseases
   
4. Leads to family break-ups/separation/divorce
   
5. It reduces one’s capacity to be productive in the family
   
6. Results in making wrong decisions/judgement
   
7. Leads to denial of conjugal rights
   
8. Leads to loss of religious values
   
9. Leads to poor role models for children
   
10. Leads to crime/imprisonment

CRE KNEC QUESTIONS SINCE 1996 TO DATE pp1

Q4. Identify ways in which Christians can overcome temptations to drug abuse

1. Practicing self-control
   
2. Praying against being tempted
   
3. Seeking guidance and counseling
   
4. Avoiding the company of those who misuse drugs
   
5. Reading literature on the correct use of drugs
   
6. Participating in activities that promote proper use of drugs/healthy activities

Q5. Why is leisure important in the life of Christians?

1. Gives one time to visit the sick/needy
   
2. For dedicating oneself to God/worshiping God
   
3. Provide an opportunity to fellowship with others
   
4. It allows one to develop the different talents given by God
   
5. It gives one an opportunity to meet new friends/family
   
6. One is able to read the word of God
   
7. Provides an opportunity for one to preach/evangelize
   
8. Provides an opportunity to take care of the environment
   
9. Provides an opportunity to guide and counsel others and be guided
   
10. Provides time to rest to regain lost energy

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Q6. What factors have contributed to the misuse or leisure in Kenya today?

1. Too much money/wealth/availability of drugs/contraceptives
   
2. Inadequate facilities
   
3. Lack of proper guidance/education on how to use leisure
   
4. Poverty
   
5. Inability to make right decisions
   
6. Bad company/peer pressure
   
7. Watching/reading phonographic materials/negative media
   
8. Misunderstanding in families/frustrations
   
9. Inability to balance between different activities
   
10. Permissiveness
11. Lack of role models
    
12. Idleness/boredom/unemployment
    

KCSE CRE QUIZ AND ANSWERS 1995 TO DATE pp2

Q7. State the factors that have led to the misuse of drugs in Kenya today

1. Poor role models
   
2. Stress/depression/rebellion
   
3. Peer pressure/curiosity
   
4. Irresponsible parenthood
   
5. Influence of mass media
   
6. Availability of drugs/wealth
   
7. Lack of guidance and counseling
   
8. Corruption/greed
   
9. Poverty
   
10. Moral decay/permissiveness in the society
    
11. Lack of knowledge/ignorance on use of drugs
    
12. Idleness
    
13. Urbanization/west culture

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