(Jewish Beliefs) Sanctity of Life; Pikuach Nefesh Flashcards
1
Q
What does Sanctity mean?
A
Holiness
2
Q
What does Sanctity of Life refer to?
A
The belief that life is sacred because it comes from G-d.
3
Q
What book refers to G-d having a plan and purpose for every human life?
A
The Tenakh
4
Q
What is Pikuach nefesh?
A
The duty to save life, an important moral principle that outweighs almost everything else.
