JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1993 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”. This statement explains the

  1. A.existence of blood revenge
  2. B.significance of blood
  3. C.disapproval of violence
  4. D.prohibition of blood revenge.
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Answer: C (disapproval of violence)

Explanation

In Genesis 9:6 God declares that taking a human life will be punished, because man bears God's image; God condemns violence against people.