Give five reasons why trial marriage is condemned by the church (5marks)

  • Undermines dignity of the individual/ brings shame/ disrespect
  • Undermine the institution of marriages/ not proper marriage/ spoiling marriage ▪ it is against God’s law
  • It can lead to diseases
  • The children born out of such union, lack identity/ role model/ single parenthood ▪ It is a sign of lack of commitment/ separation/ easily broken
  • It promotes irresponsible sexual behavior
  • leads to lack of trust/ honesty
  • Can lead to abortion/ death
(5 x 1 = 5 marks)