JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1990 Question 2

Question 2

The Covenant

‘....whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed; for God made man in his own image.....’ The above passage explains

  1. A.origin of blood revenge
  2. B.prohibition of suicide
  3. C.importance of blood
  4. D.disapproval of violence
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (disapproval of violence)

Explanation

In Genesis 9:6 God tells Noah that whoever kills a human being will himself be put to death, because man is made in God's image. God is showing that He condemns violence against human life.