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This quote, taken from the Book of Deuteronomy, in a Church of England version of the Bible, is one of a number that Jehovah's Witnesses follow that forbids them to consume blood in any way; even through transfusion.
why don't jehovah's witnesses allow blood transfusions?
'only be sure you eat not the blood' dueteronomy 12:23 - king james bible 2000
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Blood taken from a donor and stored in a bloodbag
Every so often we hear the tragic story of when a Jehovah's Witness refused to accept blood transfusions in hospital and eventually died.
But have you ever wondered why many Jehovah's Witnesses are willing to risk their lives for this belief? Too many of us are too quick to jump on the tabloid-led bandwagon of branding them 'stupid' and 'reckless' before actually learning where it stems from.
In this interview, you will hear the other side of the story. Even if, by its end, your stance is the same, you will at least understand what it is you are standing against. And it may beg the wider question: why don't other Christian faiths follow this belief?