Bibl 220-Comparative Religions Y2s2 Question Paper
Bibl 220-Comparative Religions Y2s2
Course:Bachelor Of Theology
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2011
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL Questions in Section A, THREE Questions in Section B
SECTION A (40 MARKS)
Answer ALL Questions
1. Briefly explain the Jainism concept of heaven. [5 marks]
2. “Africans worshipped trees and rivers. If it was not for Christianity they would not have
known the true God.” Briefly discuss in support or against the claim. [10 marks]
3. Merlin plans to consult a Buddhist doctor over her desire to terminate her pregnancy
since it is her constitutional right to do so. Prepare her on the possible position of the
doctor. [10 marks]
4. Last year on November 6, 2010 Mr. Justus Kebabe killed his wife and two children. The
Gusii family in Kenya demanded for the bodies to be flown back to Kenya for burial.
Explain the rational for their demand. [15 marks]
SECTION B (30 MARKS)
Answer TWO Questions
5. A student thinks Hindu and Shinto concept of salvation at the same. Challenge [10 marks]
6. ‘Since Sikhism is a religion build from Buddhism, then there is no difference in the two
religions.’ Challenge the claim. [10 marks]
7. A Kenyan Member of Parliament (MP) was quoted by the media asking the Gay
community to claim their constitutional rights. Challenge the MPs position from Sikhist
perspective. [10 marks]
8. A Jewish Rabbic categorically reject the Christian concept of elevating Jesus the son
Joseph. Explain the rationale of their rejection. [10 marks]
9. “All religions have clear human history except Islam. For example Christianity is a white
man’s religion, Shintoism is a Japanese religion but Islam is a pure religion from Allah
given to Muhammad his Messenger in revelation. Challenge the claim. [10 marks]
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