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Jewish Bioethics Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish bioethics?

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When Jewish thinkers consider issues like euthanasia, abortion, and organ donation, they articulate diverse positions on the relationship between Jewish law, Jewish ethics, and secular ethics. How much do you know about Jewish bioethics?

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Question 1 of 10
According to the Talmud, when does a soul enter a baby's body?
Question 2 of 10
The traditional Jewish principle guiding end-of-life decisions is that nothing can be done to hasten death, but _____________ can be removed.
Question 3 of 10
True or false: Judaism sees the termination of a pregnancy as murder.
Question 4 of 10
Nazis claimed that
Question 5 of 10
Couples should be genetically screened
Question 6 of 10
Which of the following denominations allow organ donation?
Question 7 of 10
What is the one principle that can be singled out for its prominence in Jewish bioethical discourse?
Question 8 of 10
According to traditional Jewish sources, when does death occur?
Question 9 of 10
True or false: The Jewish community has a poor track record of post-mortem organ donation.
Question 10 of 10
True or false: Jewish law always forbids organ donation.
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