Jehovah’s Witnesses have revised its policy on ban of blood transfusion to allow members to have their own blood removed, stored, and given back in medical procedures.
On Friday, Governing Body member Gerrit Lösch announced that after players and carefully studied, the governing body has concluded that “A Christian must decide for himself how his own blood will be handled in the course of a surgical procedure, medical test, or current therapy”
“The Bible does not comment on the use of a person’s own blood in medical and surgical care.
Regarding the use of one’s own blood, our position has been, as is stated in the October 15, 2000 issue of The Watchtower. There, it says, “A Christian must decide for himself how his own blood will be handled in the course of a surgical procedure, medical test, or current therapy.” He added.
Gerrit added that “For that reason, many Christians accept simple procedures such as blood tests, as well as more complicated procedures involving their own blood, such as the use of heart-lung machines, cell salvage devices, and kidney dialysis treatments. However, the list of treatment options continues to grow.”
“Therefore, after much prayer and consideration of the scriptures, the Governing Body has decided to clarify our position on the use of a patient’s own blood in medical and surgical care.” Jehovah’s witnesses said.
The clarification is this: Each Christian must decide for himself how his own blood will be used in all medical and surgical care. This includes whether to allow his own blood to be removed, stored, and then given back to him.”
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