Let's take a look at some of the first publications regarding the Watchtower Society's
teachings on blood transfusions. The paragraph below was written in reference to the
scripture we have already mentioned at Genesis 9:4. Note how cleverly the
Watchtower Society implies that the word "transfusion" is located in the scripture
when it is not:
teachings on blood transfusions. The paragraph below was written in reference to the
scripture we have already mentioned at Genesis 9:4. Note how cleverly the
Watchtower Society implies that the word "transfusion" is located in the scripture
when it is not:
This is one of the first threats made in a
Watchtower magazine regarding the intake of
blood. The Watchtower Society has made it
clear that those who take in blood are
jeopardizing their chance of survival into the
new world. This is concrete evidence that the
Watchtower Society has put themselves in the
judging position for those who will receive
eternal life.
Watchtower magazine regarding the intake of
blood. The Watchtower Society has made it
clear that those who take in blood are
jeopardizing their chance of survival into the
new world. This is concrete evidence that the
Watchtower Society has put themselves in the
judging position for those who will receive
eternal life.
As indicated from countless Watchtower publications, Jehovah's Witnesses recognize
they are not under the Mosaic Law covenant today. Although the Watchtower Society's
publications commonly refer to this, the subject matter is never in reference to blood.
The context of the verse in Genesis does not prohibit blood itself, it is actually referring
to a certain kind of meat which contains blood. Havor Montague, Ph. D. stated within
his publication Jehovah's Witnesses and Blood Transfusions : "If one concludes from
Genesis 9:4 that it is wrong to eat blood, then one must also conclude that it is wrong to
eat meat. This would contradict Genesis 9:3 which gives man permission to eat meat.
Since the word blood modifies the word meat, we cannot construe the passage to mean
that the eating of blood itself is forbidden."(pgs.2,3.) So what then really constitutes as
substantial information to support the banning of blood as the Watchtower Society does?
they are not under the Mosaic Law covenant today. Although the Watchtower Society's
publications commonly refer to this, the subject matter is never in reference to blood.
The context of the verse in Genesis does not prohibit blood itself, it is actually referring
to a certain kind of meat which contains blood. Havor Montague, Ph. D. stated within
his publication Jehovah's Witnesses and Blood Transfusions : "If one concludes from
Genesis 9:4 that it is wrong to eat blood, then one must also conclude that it is wrong to
eat meat. This would contradict Genesis 9:3 which gives man permission to eat meat.
Since the word blood modifies the word meat, we cannot construe the passage to mean
that the eating of blood itself is forbidden."(pgs.2,3.) So what then really constitutes as
substantial information to support the banning of blood as the Watchtower Society does?
Genesis 9:4. New World Translation
Leviticus 17:14. New World Translation.
Let's begin by reviewing the
scriptural grounds for the
Watchtower Society's ban on blood
transfusions. Although the
mistreatment of blood itself is
mentioned within the Holy Bible
and the New World Translation,
Jehovah's Witnesses abuse these
particular scriptures to support their
medical beliefs. After careful
examination, is there really anything
within these scriptures to indicate a
prohibition against blood
transfusions? Let's find out.
scriptural grounds for the
Watchtower Society's ban on blood
transfusions. Although the
mistreatment of blood itself is
mentioned within the Holy Bible
and the New World Translation,
Jehovah's Witnesses abuse these
particular scriptures to support their
medical beliefs. After careful
examination, is there really anything
within these scriptures to indicate a
prohibition against blood
transfusions? Let's find out.
This verse here from Acts is
technically the only verse that the
Watchtower Society could use to
support their inconsistent doctrine,
since it is in the New Testament.
However, this does not negate the
fact that the restriction of blood
transfusions is nowhere mentioned
within this verse or any others in
the New World Translation or the
Holy Bible.
technically the only verse that the
Watchtower Society could use to
support their inconsistent doctrine,
since it is in the New Testament.
However, this does not negate the
fact that the restriction of blood
transfusions is nowhere mentioned
within this verse or any others in
the New World Translation or the
Holy Bible.
The Watchtower. 12/1/44 pg.362
In the Watchtower organization's past, articles and
statements from the Society have been made in
reference to how card carrying Jehovah's
Witnesses should respond to the ever popular
question "Why don't Jehovah's Witnesses accept
blood transfusions?" The Witnesses were told to
explain that their decisions are not based on
medical reasons, but their decisions are based on
"God's Law". However, now the Watchtower
organization predominantly stresses the medical
risks for not accepting blood transfusions, with
very little reference to the scriptural ones.
statements from the Society have been made in
reference to how card carrying Jehovah's
Witnesses should respond to the ever popular
question "Why don't Jehovah's Witnesses accept
blood transfusions?" The Witnesses were told to
explain that their decisions are not based on
medical reasons, but their decisions are based on
"God's Law". However, now the Watchtower
organization predominantly stresses the medical
risks for not accepting blood transfusions, with
very little reference to the scriptural ones.
The Watchtower. 7/45.pg.198-201
Acts 15:29. New World Translation.
Could the Society be emphasising the medical risks of blood transfusions to
overshadow their false teachings that the acceptance of them is going against
God's Law? This could very well be true. We have established the irrefutable fact
that the Watchtower Society has no scriptural backing for the refusal of blood
transfusions; therefore it is entirely logical to conclude that their doctrines are not
the law of God, rather the law of the Watchtower Society. God's Word has
absolutely no information (pro or con) about blood transfusions. The only reason
why Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood is because the Watchtower Society tells
them it is God's law to do so, not because it is. Let's examine more evidence that
crumbles the ground for this deadly doctrine.
overshadow their false teachings that the acceptance of them is going against
God's Law? This could very well be true. We have established the irrefutable fact
that the Watchtower Society has no scriptural backing for the refusal of blood
transfusions; therefore it is entirely logical to conclude that their doctrines are not
the law of God, rather the law of the Watchtower Society. God's Word has
absolutely no information (pro or con) about blood transfusions. The only reason
why Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood is because the Watchtower Society tells
them it is God's law to do so, not because it is. Let's examine more evidence that
crumbles the ground for this deadly doctrine.
Jehovah's Witnesses Proclaimers of God's Kingdom. pg.184.
Since the 1940's, the Watchtower Society has enforced the strict policy of refusing
blood transfusions, even in the face of death. Through the claims of this medical practice
violating "God's law", the Watchtower Society's doctrines regarding many medical issues
have proven inconsistent, further solidifying this dogma to be completely man made.
Regardless of this irrefutable fact, Jehovah's Witnesses believe the acceptance of such a
medical practice jeopardizes their relationship with Jehovah and their hope of everlasting
life. Like the cyanide punch that cult leader Jim Jones served to his members, the
Watchtower Society serves up a false doctrinal punch with the same deadly results. As we
examine the following evidence, it is clear that Jehovah's Witnesses place their lives on
not the word of God, but on a group of men who are far more concerned with the
consumption of mass financial gain than the spiritual and physical welfare of their
followers.
blood transfusions, even in the face of death. Through the claims of this medical practice
violating "God's law", the Watchtower Society's doctrines regarding many medical issues
have proven inconsistent, further solidifying this dogma to be completely man made.
Regardless of this irrefutable fact, Jehovah's Witnesses believe the acceptance of such a
medical practice jeopardizes their relationship with Jehovah and their hope of everlasting
life. Like the cyanide punch that cult leader Jim Jones served to his members, the
Watchtower Society serves up a false doctrinal punch with the same deadly results. As we
examine the following evidence, it is clear that Jehovah's Witnesses place their lives on
not the word of God, but on a group of men who are far more concerned with the
consumption of mass financial gain than the spiritual and physical welfare of their
followers.
www.sixscreensofthewatchtower.com.© 2008.