1.9 Sanctity of Life Flashcards

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Q

For Jews, what does the sanctity of life belief stem from?

A

The story of creation in Genesis, when humans were created in the image of GOD

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What is life to be seen as and why?

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Holy and sacred because it is given by God

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What is the sanctity of life definition?

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All life is holy as it is created and loved by God; human life should not be misused or abused

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Why does this particularly apply to humans?

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They were made in God’s image

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What does the sanctity of life help Jews to work out?

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Whether an action is moral and acceptable to God

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In which areas is the sanctity of life a key consideration?

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War, murder, abortion, euthanasia and capital punishment

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Why is preserving life a duty in Judaism?

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Life belongs to God

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What do Jews rule out (death wise)?

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The use of active euthanasia and murder

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What do Jews believe about keeping patients alive?

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  • some believe it should happen at all costs

- some believe you shouldn’t prolong a natural death, especially if they’re in great pain

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What is the quote from Sanhedrin 4:5?

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‘He who destroys one soul of a human being, the Scripture considers him as if he should destroy a whole world, and hi, who saves one soul of Israel, the Scripture considers him as if he should save a whole world’

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What is pikuach nefesh?

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Saving a life

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What is the quote from Leviticus 19:16?

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‘Do not profit by the blood of your fellow’

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What does the obligation to save a life emphasise?

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How valuable human life is for Jews, as it takes precedence over other responsibilities and most Jewish laws

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Why do some Jews agree with transplant surgery and others disagree?

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  • feel it is a great honour to donate organs to save one’s life
  • believe body should be completed when buried
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How does the principle of pikuach nefesh affect Shabbat?

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It allows the Shabbat law to be set aside if it is in order to save a life

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16
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What does the Talmud contain?

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Several instances where it is permissible to break Shabbat law in order to save a life

17
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What is the Talmud?

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A commentary by the rabbis on the Torah - consist of the Mishnah and Gemara together in one collection