<p>The laws of the Sabbath are very strict, but a classic tenet is that one can violate those laws in order to save a life. Moreover, Jewish law allows us to save a fetus on the Sabbath even if the mother's life is not in danger. Does that mean that a fetus is a full human being?</p>

The laws of the Sabbath are very strict, but a classic tenet is that one can violate those laws in order to save a life. Moreover, Jewish law allows us to save a fetus on the Sabbath even if the mother's life is not in danger. Does that mean that a fetus is a full human being?

(41) Violating the Sabbath to Save a Fetus

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(41) Violating the Sabbath to Save a Fetus

(41) Violating the Sabbath to Save a Fetus