Valuing Human Life

Religious education

Judaism: practices

True or False: Many Jewish people believe that humans were created in the image of God.

True or false: All Jewish people believe that abortion is not allowed.

The idea humans were created by God on the 6th day

The idea that humans should live their lives in whatever ways they want

The idea that life is sacred and should then be protected and respected

The belief that God created the world and everything in it

The belief that sanctity of life should be one of the main guiding factors in Jewish moral decision making.

One should help a person die if that is what they wish

Speeding up another person's death is akin to killing them

Our Rabbis taught.. ‘One who closes a person when their soul is departing - it is as they spilled blood.’ An analogy: if someone comes and puts their finger on the flame of a candle that is burning out, it immediately goes out. This passage from TB Shabbat teaches that:

Providing food and clothing to those in need

Visiting and caring for those who are ill

Which is NOT an example of following in the ways of God according to most Jewish people?

According to the Torah, how much should a Jewish person give to charity?

All humans should be treated with respect and dignity

Humans helped God create the world in 6 days

'And God created humans in God’s own image…' can teach:

Visiting the sick can be considered an act of:

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Valuing Human Life

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