(i) They explain the nature of God.
(ii) They are used to entertain people.
(iii) They give people identity and a sense of belonging.
(iv) They are the basis of unity as the people claim the same origin.
(v) They educate people and help to preserve culture and traditions.
(vi) They explain the origin and creation of a community.
(vii) They explain the occupation and the culture of the people.
(viii) They justify the ownership of tribal land, animals and property.
(ix) They explain the origin of death, evil and suffering.
(x) They explain the original status and relationship between God and human beings.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on June 23, 2017 at 13:31
- Why are oaths administered in traditional African communities?(Solved)
Explain the reasons why oaths are administered in traditional African communities.
Date posted: June 23, 2017. Answers (1)
- Why are Christians opposed to oath taking?(Solved)
Give reasons why Christians may be opposed to oath taking.
Date posted: June 23, 2017. Answers (1)
- On which occasions are oaths administered in traditional African communities?(Solved)
List the occasions when oaths are administered in traditional African communities.
Date posted: June 23, 2017. Answers (1)
- How can Christians avoid God's punishment?(Solved)
State ways in which Christians can avoid God's punishment.
Date posted: June 23, 2017. Answers (1)
- In what ways did God show concern for Israel through Prophet Jeremiah?(Solved)
Explain ways in which God showed concern for Israel through Prophet Jeremiah.
Date posted: June 23, 2017. Answers (1)
- Why was Judah punished by God?(Solved)
Explain why God punished Judah.
Date posted: June 23, 2017. Answers (1)
- Why would a preacher be disliked by the society today?(Solved)
Give reasons why a preacher may be disliked by the society today.
Date posted: June 23, 2017. Answers (1)
- Why was Prophet Samuel against kingship in Israel?(Solved)
Explain why Prophet Samuel was against kingship in Israel.
Date posted: June 23, 2017. Answers (1)
- What were the duties of Prophet Samuel in Israel?(Solved)
Outline the duties of Prophet Samuel in Israel.
Date posted: June 23, 2017. Answers (1)
- State the ways in which the Church today disciplines errant members.(Solved)
State the ways in which the Church today disciplines errant members.
Date posted: June 23, 2017. Answers (1)
- In what ways do people discipline evil doers in traditional African communities?(Solved)
Describe ways in which people discipline evil doers in traditional African communities.
Date posted: June 23, 2017. Answers (1)
- What were the causes of sin according to Genesis chapters 3 to 11?(Solved)
Give the causes of sin according to Genesis chapters 3 to 11.
Date posted: June 23, 2017. Answers (1)
- In what ways do Christians continue with God's work of creation today?(Solved)
List ways in which Christians continue with God's work of creation today.
Date posted: June 23, 2017. Answers (1)
- What are the attributes of God from the Biblical accounts of creation?(Solved)
Identify the attributes of God from the Biblical accounts of creation.
Date posted: June 23, 2017. Answers (1)
- Describe the first Biblical account of creation in Genesis 1-2:4.(Solved)
Describe the first Biblical account of creation in Genesis 1-2:4.
Date posted: June 22, 2017. Answers (1)
- Why should Christians work in unity?(Solved)
Give the reasons why Christians should work in unity.
Date posted: June 22, 2017. Answers (1)
- How is unity promoted in traditional African communities?(Solved)
Show how unity is promoted in traditional African communities.
Date posted: June 22, 2017. Answers (1)
- What is the importance of African moral values?(Solved)
Discuss the importance of African moral values.
Date posted: June 22, 2017. Answers (1)
- What are the differences between the practice of initiation into adulthood and the Christian baptism?(Solved)
Give the differences between the practice of initiation into adulthood and the Christian baptism.
Date posted: June 22, 2017. Answers (1)
- Why are the traditional African initiation ceremonies not as popular in Kenya today as they were in the past?(Solved)
Discuss why traditional African initiation ceremonies are not as popular in Kenya today as they were in the past.
Date posted: June 22, 2017. Answers (1)