What religions dont take blood?
Jehovah's Witnesses believe that it is against God's will to receive blood and, therefore, they refuse blood transfusions, often even if it is their own blood.
Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the Bible (Genesis 9:4, Leviticus 17:10, and Acts 15:29) prohibits ingesting blood and that Christians should therefore not accept blood transfusions or donate or store their own blood for transfusion. Specifically, their beliefs include: Blood represents life and is sacred to God.
As has been made clear in this sermon, blood transfusion is not contrary to the Christian faith. The Bible is not against it.
Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the Bible prohibits Christians from accepting blood transfusions.
Blood Transfusions and Medical Care against Religious Beliefs
- Jehovah's Witnesses oppose blood transfusions.
- Christian Scientists also oppose transfusions.
- Courts struggle to balance rights of parents and children.
- Minority faiths are not required to provide medical treatment to children.