Sanctity of Life and Pikuach Nefesh Flashcards
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What is sanctity of life?
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belief in sanctity of life means that life is sacred, special and valuable because it belongs to God.
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What does sanctity of life help with?
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moral decision about war, murder, abortion, euthanasia and capital punishment. Some Jews believe that patients should be kept alive at all costs
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What is Pikuach Nefesh?
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Saving a life
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What is the principle of Pickuach Nefesh?
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The principle of pikuach nefesh allows Shabbat law to be set aside – so life can be preserved on Shabbat. The Talmud contains several instances where it is acceptable to break Shabbat law in order to save life.
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Quote from Sanhedrin
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him who saves one soul of Israel, the Scripture considers him as if he should save the whole world’
