[DManA]

A Jew named Jesus handled that one 2000 years ago.

[rmlew]

The Parable of Good Samaritan is misunderstood because most people don't have basic background knowledge. A Samaritan Kohen or Levite would have automatically avoided, what they presume to be a corpse because they would otherwise become ritually impure for days. A a Jewish Kohen or Levite of the Saducee/Zadokim school would have done the same. A Pharisee/Perushim Kohen or Levite had a rabbinic ruling which allow them to do either. A common Samaritan or Jew would have had no obligation to remain ritually pure.

All Orthodox Jews are Pharisees. And Talmudic ruling demand that saving a life takes precedence over ritual purity.

[rmlew]

The Parable of Good Samaritan is misunderstood because most people don't have basic background knowledge. A Samaritan Kohen or Levite would have automatically avoided, what they presume to be a corpse because they would otherwise become ritually impure for days. A a Jewish Kohen or Levite of the Saducee/Zadokim school would have done the same. A Pharisee/Perushim Kohen or Levite had a rabbinic ruling which allow them to do either. A common Samaritan or Jew would have had no obligation to remain ritually pure.

All Orthodox Jews are Pharisees. And Talmudic ruling demand that saving a life takes precedence over ritual purity.

[trebb]

A Jew named Jesus handled that one 2000 years ago.

Yep - "pick up your mat and walk". He made it clear that the Sabbath was for the people to enjoy, not a requirement for/from God.