![]() “…when it comes to fractions of any of the primary components, each Christian, after careful and prayerful meditation, must conscientiously decide for himself.” Watchtower 2000 Jun 15 pp.29-31 1995 – Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution and autologous blood salvage procedure became acceptable despite being briefly stored outside the blood ( Watchtower 1995 August 1 p.30)Ī significant additional change occurred in 2000, with all blood fractions becoming acceptable. ![]() 1983 – Hemodilution became acceptable ( Awake! 1983 Mar 22 p.16 ).1974 – Blood serum became a conscience matter ( Watchtower 1974 Jun 1 p.352).Watchtower continued to change its teachings, once again allowing certain blood products and procedures. ![]() “Whether whole or fractional, one’s own or someone else’s, transfused or injected, it is wrong.” ( Watchtower 1961 Sep 15 p.559) ( Watchtower 1951 July 1 pp.414-416) Whole blood and any type of blood fraction was forbidden. Commencing in July 1951, Watchtower specifically condemned blood transfusions. Prior to 1951, it was allowable for Jehovah’s Witnesses to eat blood and have blood transfusions. Once you become aware that Watchtower has frequently changed its teachings on blood, you will appreciate that this teaching has not been directed by God. Something is disturbingly wrong when a religion teaches that sanctity for a symbol of life (blood) is more important than life itself. ![]() Blood transfusions do not result in the death of the donor. In the Mosaic Law, sustaining life overruled any rule, a principle referred to as pikuach nefesh.įurthermore, Biblical commands on blood, such as given to Noah at Genesis 9:4, was that the blood was to be poured out of a slaughtered animal. Matthew 12:11 “Who will be the man among YOU that has one sheep and, if this falls into a pit on the sabbath, will not get hold of it and lift it out? All considered, of how much more worth is a man than a sheep!”Įven the strictest Orthodox Jews who soak meat in water and salt to draw out all the blood will accept a blood transfusion. Jesus taught that saving a life was more important than strict adherence to the Law. Whilst blood is used as a symbol of life, the Bible shows life itself is even more important. In Bible times it was important to show respect for life, which required the bleeding of an animal, to show respect for the life taken. ” What Does The Bible Really Teach (2005) pp.130-131 Is it really a Bible teaching? … if we tried to save our present life by breaking God’s law, we would be in danger of losing everlasting life. “Suppose doctors say that he must have a blood transfusion or he will die. These youths had been coerced into believing if they allowed doctors to perform a blood transfusion they could be forfeiting everlasting life. They are still doing it, only today the drama is played out in hospitals and courtrooms, with blood transfusions the issue.” Awake! 1994 May 22 p.2 “In former times thousands of youths died for putting God first. Watchtower articles admit this belief results in death and go so far as to celebrate this sacrifice of children. It is a tragedy that each year Jehovah’s Witnesses die as a result of refusing blood transfusions.Įven more tragic is when youths die due to the beliefs of their parents. Does the Bible really teach that blood transfusions are wrong? Death from refusing Blood Jehovah’s Witnesses are unique in their refusal of blood transfusions, specifically where refusal means they will die. ![]()
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