Q&A: Permitted Sabbath Desecration
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Permitted Sabbath Desecration
Question
I remember that something similar was already asked, but I couldn’t find the answer.
In a case of danger to life where it is permitted to desecrate the Sabbath (in the army), is it preferable to have a secular person perform the action (according to the Rabbi’s view regarding secular people)?
Thank you!
Answer
No. The reason is that for you as well this is not a transgression. In a life-threatening situation, it is done by adults of standing, and not delegated to minors.