Which religious group generally objects to autopsy?

The correct answer is that Orthodox Jews typically hold beliefs that object to autopsy procedures. Within Judaism, there is a strong emphasis on the sanctity of the body, which is considered a creation of God. The Jewish laws regarding burial and the treatment of the deceased, known as Halakha, dictate that the body should be treated with respect and buried as soon as possible after death. Autopsy, which involves dissection and the opening of the body, is often viewed as a violation of this principle, as it delays burial and may be perceived as desecration of the body.

In contrast, while some members of other religious groups may have personal or cultural objections to autopsy, those beliefs are not as universally enforced or related to their primary religious teachings in the same way as with Orthodox Jews. For example, Catholic and Protestant doctrines generally accept medical examination after death under certain circumstances, and Jehovah's Witnesses may have specific beliefs about blood but do not universally prohibit autopsy. Therefore, Orthodox Judaism represents the clearest and most consistent objection to autopsy based on religious doctrine.