Jehovah's Witnesses  and donating blood?
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Well...in light of medical advances in the last decade...the JW's have somewhat lightened their view on the abstanence of blood products.  Back in the day when, if you needed blood, you received whole blood (all components included: RBC, WBC, plasma and platelets).  Nowadays, if your WBCs are low, you can receive just WBCs...not whole blood.  Even with the technology to separate the blood into four major components, most JW still refuse.  However, each of the four components can be processed further to isolate smaller parts, or fractions, of the blood components.  Because many medicines, antibodies, clotting factors and other wound healing factors can be derived from the fractions of components of blood...the governing body of JWs are leaving that particular decision up to the congregation.  Well, leaving it in their hands to discuss personally with God.\n\nI'm pretty sure that if they're a cutting-edge JW...and they allow products made from fractions of components of whole blood, then they'll let their doctor know in case of emergency.  Otherwise, they sign all of the legal documents needed to relieve the physician of liability issues concerning the refusal of necessary blood transfusions...before anticipating the need.\n\nJW have issued decrees...I guess that's what you call it...or official "stands" on the issue, stating that there are many safe alternatives to blood transfusions.\n\nWhatever.  :o)  I believe that God can either heal miraculously, or work miraculously through the wisdom He gave to the physician taking care of you.  I trust the doctor.  If he says blood...I say -- how much?
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The dogs would go crazy over ANYONE who came door-to-door with Christian Good News. It's just that no one else comes.\n\nGlobally, it is significant that only Jehovah's Witnesses who perform this necessary Christian work with every active member. This is one of the clearest identifiers of the Witnesses as the only true Christians on earth today:\n\n(Matthew 28:19,20) Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you
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Follow the link to a bible concordance.  All passages with the word "blood" occurring.  \nhttp://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=blood&x=7&y=7
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Jehovah's Witnesses are not "bad".\n\nA common misconception is that Jehovah's Witnesses go from door-to-door because they feel it is their duty to get a householder to "question his beliefs". In fact, Jehovah's Witnesses would go from door-to-door even if there were no hope that anyone would change their religion, or even if no one would listen to them!\n\nThat is because Jesus Christ specifically assigned the house-to-house ministry to the Christian congregation, with no regard for specific results.\n\n(Luke 10:1,2) After these things the Lord designated seventy others and sent them forth by twos in advance of him into every city and place to which he himself was going to come. 2 Then he began to say to them: “The harvest, indeed, is great, but the workers are few. Therefore beg the Master of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.\n\nJehovah's Witnesses are trained to direct attention to the bible, and move on when their message is unwanted. Since each congregation in the United States tries to call at every home in its territory at least twice each year, there is strong motivation for them to move on where little interest is shown. Also, the Scriptures help the Witnesses to expect little interest from most:\n\n(2 Timothy 4:3-5) For there will be a period of time when they will not put up with the healthful teaching ...and they will turn their ears away from the truth, whereas they will be turned aside to false stories. You, though, keep your senses in all things, suffer evil, do the work of an evangelizer, fully accomplish your ministry.\n\nLearn more:\nhttp://watchtower.org/e/jt/
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What do you think of members of other Religious Organizations that do not have the Bible Knowledge to go from door to door and talk to people, regardless of what Religion they may be.\n\nAnd do not tell me that other Religions do not use books, pamphlets, cd's, etc., because they do.  And most of them charge for these items, whereas this organization that you are referring to, gives everything for free.\n\nYou people are always complaining, when all you have to do is tell the person you are not interested, when someone tells me they are not interested or they are rude, I simply say: "you have a nice day" and move on, because there are people that are interested in talking, and they are not rude.\n\nOh, I do not want to forget this, there were 247,631 people in 2005 that were completely "brainwashed" and became Jehovah's Witnesses.\n\n"ron c" Michael Jackson is not a Jehovah's Witnesses, He was disfellowshipped about 20 years ago.  Who knows, maybe he belongs to your Religion.
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Jesus said you received free, give free.\n\nPaul made tents so as not to be a burden on the brothers.\n\nFollowing these guide lines, there are no "paid" clergy in Jehovah's Witnesses.\n\nEven those who volunteer at Bethel, and the traveling brothers only receive "Room and Board" with a small monthly allowance.
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Yes, as long as you're not in danger of anemia.  The nurse where you go to donate will test your iron levels before you donate whether you're menstruating or not and they won't let you donate if your iron levels aren't high enough.  As long as you're OK on that score, you're fine to donate while on your period.  I have.
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Ask them if they'd like to hear more about Jehovah's Witnesses. They'll know immediately.
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A law? No way. You can't compel someone to give up the body parts of their dead loved ones. That's just wrong, and I think against some religions.\n\nShould you be able to compel blood donations, too? Granted, the person isn't dead but they don't really NEED all that blood, do they? They can make more.\n\nI really don't NEED all my bone marrow or one of my kidneys---okay I'm actually saving the spare kidney for a friend who may need it---but you get the point.\n\nOrgan donation is a great thing. I am down as an organ donor and I support it. Forcing it is another thing entirely.
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I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
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jehovah's witnesses....
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Actually, Jehovah's Witnesses are unique in that they can ALL use the bible to explain their beliefs. Even Witness schoolchildren are comfortable explaining the Scriptures from door-to-door.\n\nIf the members of your church are not preaching as Christ commanded, you might ask yourself what Jesus said about those who would disregard the public preaching work...\n\nMat 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples\n\nLuke 10:1-17 [Jesus said] Beg the Master of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest…he that disregards you disregards me too
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I'm a Jehovah's Witness and I get the Mormons every year. They're very friendly and we always have a nice conversation. They tell me a little about their beliefs and I tell them a little about mine. Once in awhile they come at a bad time and that's okay. I just tell them love to chat but...
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I don't know if it is on paper, but I am sure Fundamental Christians don't agree with blood transfusions at ALL. They feel "God will provide", and I assume, bleed to death. \n*same goes for organ transplants
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You can't earn money by donating blood anywhere in the US.  You can donate plasma for money, but not blood.  That's why it's called a "donation".
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your question is out of context.\nChrist said "drink of my blood and eat of my flesh" that does not mean literally drink blood and eat flesh. It means quench yr thirst for righteousness through accepting Christ's blood shed for us. It means to follow his righteous path and to preserve his memory in our hearts. Its a symbol!\n\nNothingn to do with blood transfusions. Those who cannot accept a blood transfucion usually are radical and sects that have not understood much of the context in which Christ instructed us since he came to earth.\n\nI would accept blood transf. if it s not contaminated with hiv thats for sure . So you make sure you go to a blood bank that absolutely has no hiv in their blood bags.
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Jehovah's Witnesses are not required to have a “Witness wedding” rather than a civil ceremony. However, a Witness could not be in a wedding party in a non-Witness church or as part of an overtly religious service.\n\nWorldwide, the Jehovah's Witness 'church' is called a 'Kingdom Hall'. A couple qualify to get married in the Hall by maintaining a morally clean courtship, so don't ask them why/whynot ceremony at the Kingdom Hall.\n\nKH weddings require the use of only Witness music, a Witness minister, Witness vows, Witness talk, and morally clean bridal party. There is no smoking, no special lighting, no extravagant decorations, no immodest attire allowed at the Kingdom Hall. Use of a Kingdom Hall can sometimes require unanimous approval of every elder of every congregation which attends there, so some couples choose to have the ceremony elsewhere.\n\nWhile any exemplary brother could officiate (in most states), typically a congregation elder who is a legal resident of the state will give the talk, vows, and prayer. Witnesses like to have relatives do these duties, so be careful not to joke about the quality of their performance.\n\nSomewhere between 50% and 99% of the guests will likely be Jehovah’s Witnesses. Don’t be shy about introducing yourself as “So-and-so’s cousin; I’m not a Witness.”\n\nIf a JW minister officiates, the couple do not have the option of writing their own vows. Don’t suggest they change the vows.\n\nRice throwing, bouquet tossing, garter-removal, tin-can tying are unwelcome at any Witness weddings/receptions.\n\nThe groom is congregationally responsible for everything that happens at his wedding reception. Even if a non-Witness were to do something reproachful (strip naked, get drunk, dry-hump a date), the groom will lose congregation privileges, even if he has already left the reception.\n\nThe couple will have selected a mature JW brother as "director" for the reception. Such things as impromptu music requests need to be approved by the bride, groom, or director. Do not try to sing or coerce the band/dj to play something without talking with bride, groom, or director.\n\nWitnesses generally do not clink glasses for any reason (well, to get attention perhaps). Witnesses generally do not toast or cheer one another with drink. Do not offer a toast or suggest that anyone else do so.\n\nAt some point before the main course, a brother will say a few words then pray, probably loudly with a microphone. As long as you are silent and composed during the prayer, you need not feel compelled to bow your head, close your eyes, hold hands, or even say “Amen”.\n\nJWs generally do not do a so-called “bridal dance” for money. Married JWs generally slow-dance only with their spouse and other relatives, although its fine to dance with anyone dramatically different in age from yourself.\n\nWitnesses do not condone premarital sex. Jokes implying sexual familiarity with or between the couple are unwelcome and in poor taste.\n\nAttire at the ceremony will be dignified and season-appropriate. Most JW men will wear suits and neckties, most women will wear dresses and skirts. Fur is uncommon but not unwelcome. Dress shirt without tie or dress slacks on women are not unheard of at the ceremony, especially for non-Witnesses.\n\nSome Witnesses in some communities change clothes before the reception. At the reception, depending on the community, you may notice that the skirts seem a little shorter and there are fewer neckties and more women wear slacks and the makeup is more… something. No one will wear a miniskirt; no one will cross-dress (not even to be funny).\n\nWitness receptions vary tremendously by community. Appropriate gifts include money, restaurant certificates, gift certificates, household appliances, furnishings, etc; no talismans or religious idols. There may or may not be alcohol, depending on the community and the couple's preference.\n\nIn rural a