Judaism - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/03) - Beliefs and teachings - Sanctity of life — OCR GCSE Religious Studies
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Judaism - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/03) - Beliefs and teachings - Sanctity of life explained
Judaism - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/03) - Beliefs and teachings - Sanctity of life covers 8 specification points, including The meaning and concept of sanctity of life and The siginifcance that Judaism places on the….
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- The meaning and concept of sanctity of life
- The siginifcance that Judaism places on the sanctity of human life
- The concept and meaning of Pikuach Nefesh (the obligation to save life)
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- The significance of Pikuach Nefesh in Jewish personal, social and community life
- Issues related to the sanctity of life, including what kinds of life are sacred
- Common and divergent emphases placed on the concept of the sanctity of life by different Jewish groups, including the difference between human and non-human lives
- Common and divergent emphases placed on the concept of Pikuach Nefesh by different Jewish groups, including whether the principle extends to relieving suffering/illness
- Different interpretations and emphases given to sources of wisdom and authority by different Jewish groups