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What does it mean to say human life has 'sanctity' in Christian teaching?

It is holy & set apart as sacred to God

What is the Hebrew word 'nephesh' translated as in Genesis 2:7?

Both 'breath' and 'soul'

What does the strong form of the Sanctity of Life Principle hold about conception?

Life is sacred from the moment of conception

What does 'intrinsic value' mean in the context of the Sanctity of Life Principle?

Value for its own sake, not for what it can do

What does the Catholic Church argue about development from conception to birth?

There is continuous development

What are the two main elements of Just War theory?

Ius ad bellum and ius in bello

How many conditions must be met in ius ad bellum before going to war?

Six conditions

What does the ius in bello principle of discrimination require?

Non-combatants must not be directly attacked

What does the NBC mnemonic stand for in weapons of mass destruction?

Nuclear, Biological, Chemical

Why do most theologians say WMDs breach the discrimination principle?

They can't distinguish combatants from non-combatants

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