Sanctity of Life Principle

• 'Sanctity' 


  life is holy/sacred to God
• Human life has intrinsic value
• Derives from:

  1. Humans born in 'imago dei'
  2. 'Breathed into his nostrils the breath of life'
• 'Nephesh'


  Soul
• Weak SOLP

  Situation must be taken into account
• Strong SOLP

  Morally impermissable to allow contraception, euthanasia or abortion
• Quality of Life Principle

  • Weak SOLP
  • Human right to decide
  • Autonomy