Can anyone explain to me why Jehova's witness dont accept blood transfusions even if it is to prevent certain death? I know it is apart of the religion or something but really? Why does it matter so much?
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Can anyone explain to me why Jehova's witness dont accept blood transfusions even if it is to prevent certain death? I know it is apart of the religion or something but really? Why does it matter so much?
Quoted from Wikipedia:
"Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood transfusions, which they consider a violation of God's law based on their interpretation of Acts 15:28, 29 and other scriptures. Since 1961 the acceptance of a blood transfusion has been grounds for expulsion from the religion. Watch Tower Society literature directs Witnesses to refuse blood transfusions, even in "a life-or-death situation". Jehovah's Witnesses accept non-blood alternatives, and other medical procedures, in lieu of blood transfusions.
Jehovah's Witnesses do not accept red cells, white cells, platelets or plasma, though they may accept fractions made from these components at their own discretion. The Watch Tower Society provides pre-formatted Power of Attorney documents prohibiting major components, in which members can specify which allowable fractions and treatments they will personally accept. If a fraction "makes up a significant portion of that component" or "carries out the key function of a primary component", it may be objectionable to some, but is permissible. Jehovah's Witnesses have established Hospital Liaison Committees as a cooperative arrangement between individual Jehovah's Witnesses and medical professionals and hospitals."
There you go.
If you believe in something so much, you would be willing to die to show your faith.
I think it extends a bit beyond that... If that were the only reason, they might as well say "jump off a skyscraper to prove you're a true believer."Quote:
Originally Posted by TCWNME
No because suicide is a sin (correct me if I am wrong).Quote:
Originally Posted by Bree Fletcher
Yeah, I was just trying to prove a point. Change what I said to something not suicidal but obviously going to kill you, or whatever.
One law in the 1800's that always made me confused was: If you are found trying to commit suicide and fail then it will be punishable by death. Surely that would be a good thing for some one who wants to commit suicide, wouldn't it?
In Christianity it is considered a unforgivable sin. The catholic church may have changed this but they are refused burial or any catholic ceremony after death.Quote:
Originally Posted by Professor X
Wow. That's... interesting. Yes, it does not discourage suicidals in any way...Quote:
Originally Posted by Professor X
It would rid the world of the "I Need Attention" attempts at suicide...Quote:
Originally Posted by Professor X