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why don't Jehovah witnesses accept blood transfusions?
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Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood transfusions based on their interpretation of biblical scripture, particularly passages such as Acts 15:28-29, Leviticus 17:10-14, and Genesis 9:4. They believe these verses command them to abstain from blood, which they interpret as not only the act of consuming blood but also receiving it through transfusions.
This belief is deeply rooted in their understanding of respecting life and God's commandments. Jehovah's Witnesses maintain that accepting blood in any form violates these scriptural directions and, as a result, they are encouraged to seek alternative medical treatments that do not involve blood transfusions. When faced with medical situations where transfusions might be necessary, they often rely on medical advances in bloodless surgery and other treatments that align with their beliefs.
This belief is deeply rooted in their understanding of respecting life and God's commandments. Jehovah's Witnesses maintain that accepting blood in any form violates these scriptural directions and, as a result, they are encouraged to seek alternative medical treatments that do not involve blood transfusions. When faced with medical situations where transfusions might be necessary, they often rely on medical advances in bloodless surgery and other treatments that align with their beliefs.