What is the role of marriage rites in inculcating moral values?

      

Give the role of marriage rites in inculcating moral values.

  

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Maurice
(i) Sacrifices and offerings promote harmony between the living and the spirit world.

(ii) Promote obedience to the customs and traditions of the community.

(iii) Promote hospitality through inviting friends and neighbours.

(iv) Help in emotional growth as the couple learn to endure hardships and be of tolerant each other.

(v) Enhance a sense of responsibility as one gets new duties in marriage.

(vi) Promote hard work to provide dowry and maintain the family.

(vii) Help to check sexual immorality.

(viii) Enhance respect among the members of the family.

(ix) Promote the spirit of sharing through the exchange of gifts.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 30, 2017 at 06:00


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