Which is more important: one’s beliefs or one’s life?

There are many different sub-religions in Christianity that all share similar beliefs and traditional views, such as Jehovah’s Witnesses. They identify as Christians but some of their doctrines differ from Christian beliefs, especially with regard to medical decisions. The most ethically challenging belief is the refusal to receive blood transfusions, even if it’s their own blood (Caine and Zybrands) which can quickly lead to life-or-death situations. The notion of whether someone’s religious beliefs should be respected in a life-or-death situation will be analyzed using utilitarianism and…