An important tenet of Jainism is the
A. belief that women can obtain salvation more easily than men.
B. belief that wealth and prosperity are signs that you have moved ahead in the reincarnation cycle.
C. idea that violence is justified when used to protect and uphold the divine will.
D. prohibition against killing any life form no matter how small.
Answer: D
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