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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1982 Question 15

Question 15

True Religion and Social Justice

Amos saw Bethel, Gilgal and other high places of worship as

  1. A.feasting centres
  2. B.seats of corruption in the guise of worship
  3. C.places of rest
  4. D.seats of prostitution
  5. E.centres of oppression
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (seats of corruption in the guise of worship)

Explanation

Amos mocked the worship at Bethel and Gilgal ('Come to Bethel, and transgress', Amos 4:4) because the people kept religious rituals while living corrupt, unjust lives.