The name of the principal in Jewish law that states the preservation of human life overrides virtually any other religious law.
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Abortion Arguments For
God gave people free will. All circumstances are different.
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Abortion Arguments Against
Life is viewed as holy and belonging togged. Only god has the right to end a life. There are other alternatives such as adoption.
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What is taught in the Mishnah? (source of wisdom and authority)
Whoever destroys a soul, it is considered as if he destroyed an entire world. And whoever saves a life, it is considered as if he saved an entire world. Mishnah Sanhedrin 4:5
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How does Pikuach Nefesh affect Jews today? (4)
A person who is not ill is not permitted to fast for Yom Kippur. Doctors are allowed to answer emergency calls on Shabbat. Abortions to save the life of the mother are mandatory. Jews are not permitted to hasten death ever.
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How does Pikuach Nefesh affect Jews today? (1)
Sometimes permissiable to end artificially prolonged life. e.g. life support
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what is Mitzvot?
Any of the collection of the 613 commandments or precepts of the Bible that relate chiefly to the religious or moral conducts of the Jews.
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Why is Mitzvot important to jews and how does it effect their relationship with God?
They form part of the Covenant between the Jewish people and God. They believe that they are fulfilling an important part of Jewish life by carrying out good deeds.
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What happens if a jewish person does not do Mitzvot?
The consequence of disobedience is to be punished and those that obey are rewarded.
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What is Olam-Ha-Ba?
Means 'the world to come'. Term used for both the messianic age and the spiritual afterlife following physical death.
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What is Gehinnom?
It is a place for purification of the soul, similar to Christian purgatory.
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