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It is the ‘opinion consensuses of a few scholars that the institution of marriage has continued t... more It is the ‘opinion consensuses of a few scholars that the institution of marriage has continued to dwindle because of a lot of social economic and cultural factors. With the passing of time, certain ills have befallen marriage that it has dealt a devastating blow to society. This has produced along it trails a myriad of social problems as a result; single parenthood, divorce, separations, rape, homosexuality, lesbianism and prostitution, the list continues. These cases are rapidly on the increase. This reflection will adopt a social cultural analysis of the problem as it is viewed today, especially regarding various scholars who have contributed to this issue and have tried to tackle it in various aspects. It hopes to be critical not just analytic of some to the options and opinions adopted. The reflection also seeks to interpret within the context of the African traditional marriage and sexuality, the values attached especially to marriage. The objective of the reflection is to est...
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the traditional Akamba marriage with a view to establ... more The purpose of this paper is to investigate the traditional Akamba marriage with a view to establishing the relevant and useful values that can enrich the modern marriage. Three objectives guided the study namely: (i) To examine the positive aspects in traditional Akamba marriage with a view to utilizing them to strengthen Christian marriage. (ii) To explore the causes of marital instability. (iii) To discover and emphasize the need of premarital instructions involving all the stakeholders. The paper is part of a research conducted in Kitui District targeting sample population of 210 people. The subjects were between the ages of 19–98 years old. The research used probability sampling. The data was obtained from the youth, parents, elders, pastors and professionals. The four hypotheses brought the following findings: (i) The longer the duration of marriage, the lesser the danger of its dissolution. (ii) The presence of children especially young ones contribute in prolonging the life ...
This essay is an analysis of the rituals in African cosmology. It will deal with a comprehensive ... more This essay is an analysis of the rituals in African cosmology. It will deal with a comprehensive interpretation of ritual and their meaning or meanings. This essay starts with a definition of ritual and its comprehensive interpretation. This is followed by a discussion of several approaches to the study of ritual. The discussion then turns to an analysis of two classic types of rituals. The first type are those rites that are connected to the human life cycle-such as birth, marriage, and death-and to human crises-such as illness. These rituals often reflect a distinctive structure that is analyzed and illustrated in rites associated with birth, puberty, and initiation into a religious vocation. A second classic type of rite is associated with fixed points in the yearly calendar and is connected either with the changing of the seasons or with the commemoration and rehearsal of a momentous historical event.
European Journal of Social Sciences Studies, 2021
The study was about an Assessment of the Challenges facing Single Mothers on their Spiritual Grow... more The study was about an Assessment of the Challenges facing Single Mothers on their Spiritual Growth in the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The objective was to establish the biblical and theological foundations for single mothers on their spiritual growth in the Seventh Dy Adventist Church. The Marxist Theory of Feminism was used. The study was conducted in Kisii County which is in Western Kenya. The target population in the study included 5 Churches within the Nyanchwa Station, South Kenya Conference. The researcher employed a census sampling method from the 5 churches with a sample population of 105 participants. The main instruments of data collection for the study were questionnaires, focused group discussions, and oral interviews. The study established the biblical and theological foundations for single mothers by referencing single mothers in the Bible. The study recommended that all aspects of inclusivity, acceptance and being welcome need to be accorded to all Christians, rega...
It is the ‘opinion consensuses of a few scholars that the institution of marriage has continued t... more It is the ‘opinion consensuses of a few scholars that the institution of marriage has continued to dwindle because of a lot of social economic and cultural factors. With the passing of time, certain ills have befallen marriage that it has dealt a devastating blow to society. This has produced along it trails a myriad of social problems as a result; single parenthood, divorce, separations, rape, homosexuality, lesbianism and prostitution, the list continues. These cases are rapidly on the increase. This reflection will adopt a social cultural analysis of the problem as it is viewed today, especially regarding various scholars who have contributed to this issue and have tried to tackle it in various aspects. It hopes to be critical not just analytic of some to the options and opinions adopted. The reflection also seeks to interpret within the context of the African traditional marriage and sexuality, the values attached especially to marriage. The objective of the reflection is to est...
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the traditional Akamba marriage with a view to establ... more The purpose of this paper is to investigate the traditional Akamba marriage with a view to establishing the relevant and useful values that can enrich the modern marriage. Three objectives guided the study namely: (i) To examine the positive aspects in traditional Akamba marriage with a view to utilizing them to strengthen Christian marriage. (ii) To explore the causes of marital instability. (iii) To discover and emphasize the need of premarital instructions involving all the stakeholders. The paper is part of a research conducted in Kitui District targeting sample population of 210 people. The subjects were between the ages of 19–98 years old. The research used probability sampling. The data was obtained from the youth, parents, elders, pastors and professionals. The four hypotheses brought the following findings: (i) The longer the duration of marriage, the lesser the danger of its dissolution. (ii) The presence of children especially young ones contribute in prolonging the life ...
This essay is an analysis of the rituals in African cosmology. It will deal with a comprehensive ... more This essay is an analysis of the rituals in African cosmology. It will deal with a comprehensive interpretation of ritual and their meaning or meanings. This essay starts with a definition of ritual and its comprehensive interpretation. This is followed by a discussion of several approaches to the study of ritual. The discussion then turns to an analysis of two classic types of rituals. The first type are those rites that are connected to the human life cycle-such as birth, marriage, and death-and to human crises-such as illness. These rituals often reflect a distinctive structure that is analyzed and illustrated in rites associated with birth, puberty, and initiation into a religious vocation. A second classic type of rite is associated with fixed points in the yearly calendar and is connected either with the changing of the seasons or with the commemoration and rehearsal of a momentous historical event.
European Journal of Social Sciences Studies, 2021
The study was about an Assessment of the Challenges facing Single Mothers on their Spiritual Grow... more The study was about an Assessment of the Challenges facing Single Mothers on their Spiritual Growth in the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The objective was to establish the biblical and theological foundations for single mothers on their spiritual growth in the Seventh Dy Adventist Church. The Marxist Theory of Feminism was used. The study was conducted in Kisii County which is in Western Kenya. The target population in the study included 5 Churches within the Nyanchwa Station, South Kenya Conference. The researcher employed a census sampling method from the 5 churches with a sample population of 105 participants. The main instruments of data collection for the study were questionnaires, focused group discussions, and oral interviews. The study established the biblical and theological foundations for single mothers by referencing single mothers in the Bible. The study recommended that all aspects of inclusivity, acceptance and being welcome need to be accorded to all Christians, rega...