P245/4

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
Paper 4

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

(Christian Approach to social and Ethical Issues)

Paper 4

2 hours 30 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

 This paper consists of three sections A, B and C.

 Answer four questions choosing at least one question from each section.

 All questions carry equal marks.

 Any additional question(s) will not be marked.

SECTION A
SEX, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
Turn Over
1. (a) Examine the challenges of sex education in Uganda today. (12 marks)

(b) How can the church fight against sexual abuse in society? (13 marks)

2. (a) Analyze the argument that the youths in Uganda today advance in support of
abortion. (12 marks)

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 (b) Explain the Christian view on abortion. (13 marks)

3. (a) Examine the purpose of trial marriage in some communities of traditional

African society. (12 marks)

(b) As a Christian, comment on the practice of trial marriage. (13 marks)

4. (a) Discuss the problems married couples experience in marriage in Uganda today.
(12 marks)

(b) What Christian teachings can help to reduce tension in marriages?

(13 marks)

SECTION B
WORK LEISURE AND MONEY

5. (a) Examine the factors that make work unbearable to some people today.
(12 marks)

(b) What Biblical teachings would be helpful to restore interest in a frustrated

worker? (13 marks)

6. “The problems faced by workers in Uganda today can only be solved through strike
action”. Discuss the above statement in light of Christian teaching. (25 marks)

7. Discuss the merits and demerits of sports as a way of spending one’s leisure time.
(25 marks)

8. (a) Account for the increasing cases of poverty today as compared to African
traditional society. (12 marks)

(b) What measures can the church employ to fight poverty today? (13 marks)

SECTION C
LAW AND ORDER

9. (a) “The law is an important tool in strengthening human relationship.” Discuss.

(12 marks)
(b) To what extent should a Christian respect the law of his or her country?
(13 marks)

10. (a) Discuss the effects of imprisonment as a form of punishment on the criminals
in Uganda today. (12 marks)

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 (b) What advice would you as a Christian give to the management to avoid the
negative effect of imprisonment? (13 marks)

11. “Christians should not be involved in politics.” Discuss. (25 marks)

12. As a Christian, assess the benefits of democracy. (25 marks)

END