Jehovah’s Witnesses Permit Autologous Blood Storage for Surgery After 75 Years
For decades, Jehovah’s Witnesses have prohibited all blood transfusions, citing scriptures that command believers to “abstain from blood.” Members faced strict rules against receiving donor blood or storing their own for future use. In a recent clarification, the Governing Body announced that individuals may now choose to have their own blood drawn, stored, and returned to them if needed during scheduled surgeries. The ban on receiving another person’s blood remains unchanged. Leaders said this update follows extensive prayer and study of biblical texts. Each Christian is urged to make a personal decision about how their blood will be used in medical care.
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