Question

State seven similarities between traditional African and Christian understanding of marriage

Answer 1

1. In both marriage is ordained by God/sacred.
2. In both marriage is meant for procreation. 
3. In both marriage creates a new bond of relationship covenant.
4. In both it promotes the social status of those who enter it.
5. In both marriage should be permanent.
6. It is a communal/social affair in both
7. Marriage is for mutual love/companionship in both.
8. In both remarriage is encouraged after the death of a spouse.
9. In both the husband & wife should give conjugal rights to each
10. In both marriage is between man & woman