Which religion(s) do not allow autopsy?

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Jewish law prohibits cutting or dissecting the body. It also requires that the body be buried in consecrated ground and that burial take place as soon as possible after death. In the eyes of the Jewish religion, an autopsy, except in exceptional circumstances, is an act of desecration and, as such, is inimical to our deepest principles and feeling. Some Islamic traditions require burial before sunset on the day of death. Requiring an autopsy may make this impossible. http://www.hreoc.gov.au/pdf/human_rights/religion/article_18_religious_freedom.pdf page 60 Aug 26 06, 12:47 PM

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