WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2017 Question 20

Question 20

Religious Reforms

Josiah defiled Topheth in order to prevent Jews from

  1. A.sacrificing children to Molech.
  2. B.offering sacrifices to the god, chemosh.
  3. C.worshipping the Babylonian sun god.
  4. D.building the Asherah in Hinon.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (sacrificing children to Molech.)

Explanation

"That no one might burn his son or daughter as an offering to Molech" (2 Kings 23:10).