All human life is precious because it is created and loved by God.
Do Jews allow abortion?
It is forbidden unless for serious reasons as killing a foetus challenges sancity of life
When may abortion be acceptable?
If the baby's quality of life is likely to be very poor e.g if a family is in extreme poverty/rape/danger of mother's life
Is active euthanasia allowed?
A doctor should do everything they can to preserve life
Is passive euthanasia allowed?
Yes - the patient is dying of their illness not because of anything you are doing to them.
What is the difference between active and passive euthanasia?
Active euthanasia involves intentionally causing the death of a person, while passive euthanasia involves withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment.
