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| − | In respect to [[theology]] and [[ethics]] the '''sanctity of life''' refers to life being [[sacred]] or [[holy]],<ref>[http://www.request.org.uk/issues/topics/sanctity/sanctity01.htm "What Christians Believe About The Sanctity of Life"]</ref><ref>[http://www.str.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5554 "Sanctity of Life Sunday"]</ref> an important Christian value. In addition to condemning the act of murder, sanctity of life rules against all [[ | + | In respect to [[theology]] and [[ethics]] the '''sanctity of life''' refers to life being [[sacred]] or [[holy]],<ref>[http://www.request.org.uk/issues/topics/sanctity/sanctity01.htm "What Christians Believe About The Sanctity of Life"]</ref><ref>[http://www.str.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5554 "Sanctity of Life Sunday"]</ref> and is an important Christian value. In addition to condemning the act of murder, sanctity of life rules against all [[suicide]],[[abortion|abortions]] and so-called "[[euthanasia|mercy killing]]s", which deny this inviolable property of life. Sanctity of life is considered a part of the "[[culture of life]]", espoused by many Christians including [[Pope John Paul II]] and President [[George W. Bush]]. |
In regards to [[Christianity|Christian]] and [[Jewish]] theology, a biblical basis of the sanctity of life often appeals to the following biblical passages: | In regards to [[Christianity|Christian]] and [[Jewish]] theology, a biblical basis of the sanctity of life often appeals to the following biblical passages: | ||
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In respect to theology and ethics the sanctity of life refers to life being sacred or holy,[1][2] and is an important Christian value. In addition to condemning the act of murder, sanctity of life rules against all suicide,abortions and so-called "mercy killings", which deny this inviolable property of life. Sanctity of life is considered a part of the "culture of life", espoused by many Christians including Pope John Paul II and President George W. Bush.
In regards to Christian and Jewish theology, a biblical basis of the sanctity of life often appeals to the following biblical passages:
"God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." (Genesis 1:27) (NASB)[3]
"For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother's womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth; Your eyes have seen my unformed substance; And in Your book were all written the days that were ordained for me, When as yet there was not one of them." (Psalm 139:13-16) (NASB)[4]