Biblical teaching on unity and its implications for national unity in Kenya

Abstract

This is a study that sought to establish a clear biblical teaching on unity, from selected (-Jew Testament passages and then drew implications of the same on national unity in Kenya. Opinions of some national Christian education directors were also obtained concerning their views on the Biblical teaching on unity and its implications national unity in Kenya since they• are the people for who Oversee the teaching ministry of the church.

Statistics show that between 50-70% of the Kenyan Population are Christians. I t is also stated that one of the' objectives of education in Kenya is national unity. On this basis and the fact that unity 1S a biblical concept. it was assumed that with proper- teaching and understanding of the latter-. Definite implications for national unity.

The findings indicated that teaching on unity is unity diversity as exemplified by the imagery of the body .Though the body has many parts each with a different function. each part works for the common hood of the whole body. This kind of unity in diversity "if taught and practiced will enhance national I unity in Kenya.