Sanctity of Life / Pikuach Nefesh

Question 1

what is meant by Sanctity of Life

Answer 1

all life is sacred and belongs to God

Question 2

where does the sanctity of life belief come from

Answer 2

God made humans imago dei in Genesis

Question 3

give 3 pieces of evidence that support the sanctity of life belief

Answer 3

Ten Commandments ‘do not kill’

Prophet Jeremiah ‘before i formed you in the womb i knew you’

Talmud ‘whoever saves a life it is considered as if he saved the entire world’

Question 4

describe the believe of pikuach nefesh

Answer 4

following commandments is important but if someone’s life is at risk it takes priority

Question 5

give 4 examples of when laws are ignored for pikuach nefesh

Answer 5

Yom Kippur when they fast for 25 hours
Kosher laws
doctors can work on shabbat
woman’s life at risk abortion is allowed