Re: NX8E and Shabbat

["A.J." <aj@xxxxxxxx>]

So they are not suppose to drive, take a cab or even take a bus to the
synagogue ? If they are living on the 20th floor of a highrise, they will
have to take the stairs ?




"Robert L. Bass" <robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Interesting discussion.  If they started a fire by
>> accident, and it activated a smoke detector,
>> would they have in essence activated technology
>> during Sabbath?...
>
> Accidentally doing something without the intent of performing "work"
> during Shabos is not a violation.  Also, it is acceptable to violate
> Shabos rules to save a life so they can even make a phone call to 911 or
> whatever if the house is on fire.
>