V. THE BIBLICAL TEXTS The scriptural bases of the Jehovah's Witnesses' prohibition against the use of blood and blood transfusions are primarily located in three interrelated passages in the Bible: Genesis (Gen.) 9:4; Leviticus (Lev.) 17:10-14;
and Acts 15:28-29
.
What religion does not allow blood transfusions?
Jehovah's Witnesses
, with at least 7.5 million active members worldwide and around 130 000 in the UK, are the most well-known religious community who decline transfusion of specific blood components.
Does the Bible say not to have blood transfusion?
Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the Bible (
Genesis 9:4, Leviticus 17:10, and Acts 15:29
) prohibits ingesting blood and that Christians should therefore not accept blood transfusions or donate or store their own blood for transfusion. Specifically, their beliefs include: Blood represents life and is sacred to God.
How many Jehovah's Witnesses died because of no blood transfusion?
Although there are no officially published statistics, it is estimated that
about 1,000 Jehovah Witnesses
die each year through abstaining from blood transfusions(20), with premature deaths(7,8).
Why do some religions refuse blood transfusions?
Legally, such refusals are based on the constitutional grounds that the transfusion is
an invasion of the right of privacy and a violation of the individual's freedom of religious practice
. When courts review these refusals they focus on state interests that outweigh the individual's rights.
Why do Jehovahs Witness not celebrate birthdays?
Practicing Jehovah's Witnesses “do not celebrate birthdays
because we believe that such celebrations displease God”
Even though “the Bible does not explicitly forbid celebrating birthdays,” the reasoning lies in biblical ideas, according to an FAQ on the Jehovah's Witnesses' official website.
What happens if a Jehovah's Witness has a blood transfusion?
Jehovah's Witnesses believe that
it is against God's will to receive blood
and, therefore, they refuse blood transfusions, often even if it is their own blood. The willing acceptance of blood transfusions by Jehovah's Witnesses has in some cases led to expulsion from and ostracisation by their religious community.
Is it OK to say bless you to a Jehovah Witness?
Jehovah's Witnesses don't say “god bless you” when someone sneezes
, because that practice supposedly has a pagan origin.
How do you shut up a Jehovah Witness?
- When a Jehovah's Witness starts talking, interrupt with a polite, “Excuse me” to get their attention.
- Try raising your hand an holding it between the two of you at chest level with your palm facing the other person and begin your interjection with, “Hold on.”
Can Jehovah Witness have oral?
Can Jehovah Witness have oral? Biblically (and therefore by Jehovah's Witnesses)
all forms of sex are allowed only between marriage mates
. The Bible does not state anywhere that oral and/or anal sex are forbidden.
What are the alternatives to blood transfusions?
- Iron. An Iron Healthy Diet. Iron Supplements. IV (Intravenous) Iron.
- ESAs (Erythropoesis Stimulating Agents)
- Preoperative Autologous Blood Donation (PAD)
Why do Jehovah Witnesses refuse to salute the flag?
Refusal to salute flag put Jehovah's Witnesses at odds with schools. The Jehovah's Witnesses believe that saluting flags, including that of the United States,
is tantamount to worshipping a graven image
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How long can you live with blood transfusions?
Results: The median length of survival was
95.0 (+/- 2.5) months
. Twenty-four percent of patients died within 1 year after the transfusion, 30 percent within 2 years, 40 percent within 5 years, and 52 percent within 10 years.
How long does blood from a transfusion stay in your body?
| Type of transfusion Timing | Red cells For many people, this takes 90–120 minutes per unit . But for a severe hemorrhage, it may be possible and necessary to give each unit in 5–10 minutes. | Platelets This transfusion usually takes 30–60 minutes per unit. |
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What are the disadvantages of blood transfusion?
Side-effects could include:
itching, skin rash, fever, or feeling cold
. More serious side effects such as trouble breathing are very rare. Blood transfusions are very carefully matched to the patient's blood type but transfused blood is not identical to your blood.
