[Biblestudent]

Somebody asked me this question: "What is the Baptists' view on the issue of blood transfusion?"

[Brother Tim]

Only when it is needed!

[Traditional Anglican]

Originally Posted by Brother Tim

Only when it is needed!

LOL. Nice one.

[Brother Tim]

Rats! It is Monday morning and I have already used up the only intelligent remark I will make for the week. (Just ask Barry at FSSL! )

[Luke]

Everyone has a problem with their blood

But medically, yep, there is no problem with it. You aren't eating it or drinking it. The life of the flesh is in the blood.

[Kiwi Christian]

Originally Posted by Biblestudent

Somebody asked me this question: "What is the Baptists' view on the issue of blood transfusion?"

That "somebody" wouldn't happen to be a Watchtower Witness, would it?

Trust a cult to translate "eating blood" (Leviticus 17:12) into 'thou shalt not have a blood transfusion'. I wonder how many JW's have died because of this false doctrine? Also, I understand in recent years the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society has received 'extra revelation' regarding this doctrine, now blood substitutes ARE allowed to be used in cases that are life threatening.

[Biblestudent]

Originally Posted by Kiwi Christian

That "somebody" wouldn't happen to be a Watchtower Witness, would it?

No, she was one of our young people who were given this topic as school assignment in nursing.