Compare the Christian and Traditional African understanding of human sexuality.

      

Compare the Christian and Traditional African understanding of human sexuality.

  

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Kavungya
i) Sexuality is sacred / gift from God. / initiated by God.
ii) Virginity is up help and only broken in marriage
iii) Procreation is allowed at marriage only
iv) Marriage is enhanced by unity, co-operation among the couple.
v) In both set ups, there are laid down rules and regulations that controlled sexual feelings.
vi) Have similar sexual offenses such as incest, adultery, unfaithfulness, fornication.
vii) Marital / sexual offences are punishable by murder, fines etc.
viii) In both, male – female relationships are controlled especially among the youths by either instilling moral values or supervision.
ix) Sex education is taught to the children and youth to equip themselves with knowledge and life skills in sexual issues.
x) The sexually up right act as good role models and are rewarded for their good morals e.g. by words of praise
Kavungya answered the question on March 11, 2019 at 09:33


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