Unit 7.6 - The Sanctity Of Life

Question 1

Beliefs about the sanctity of life

Answer 1

• life is as holy as a gift from God - needs to be protected
• Jews believe that they are made in the image and likeness of God (made in the imago dei)

Question 2

What is the Pikuach Nefesh

Answer 2

Preservation of life over any other religious law

Question 3

Why is the Pikuach Nefesh important

Answer 3

Teaching found in the Torah and Talmud

Preserves life - life was a gift from God

Can be applied to daily life

Question 4

Examples of Pikuach Nefesh

Answer 4

Abortion - most Jews are against this

Euthanasia - most Jews are against this but do understand suicide

Transplant surgery - allowed to save life, unless it will speed up the death of the doner

Question 5

Quote 7.6

Answer 5

So God created man in his image