UK Independent Blood Article - 12% JW willing to accept blood

by skeeter1 11 Replies latest watchtower medical

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  Marvin Shilmer

  The 12 percent figure is authentic.

  Peer reviewed medical articles consistently show a significant population of Jehovah’s Witnesses act contrary to the Watchtower organization’s blood doctrine.

  A 2004 medical study by Drs Cynthia Gyamfi and Richard L. Berkowitz published in Obstetrics and Gynecology demonstrated that at least 10 percent of Jehovah’s Witnesses choose blood based therapies contrary to official Watchtower doctrine.

  A 1982 survey of an entire congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses conducted by Drs Larry Findley and Paul Redstone published in Archives of Internal Medicine demonstrated that 12 percent would choose blood based therapy contrary to official Watchtower doctrine. Findley and Redstone also acknowledged that, if anything, there survey was skewed in favor of the Watchtower organization, which only makes the findings all the more significant.

  A 1995 review of medical records by Dr. Kaaron Benson published in Cancer Control Journal demonstrated that least 10 percent of Jehovah’s Witnesses choose blood based therapies contrary to Watchtower doctrine.

  All these articles are on my library shelf. I have read them firsthand. Any decent library has them or can access them.

  Marvin Shilmer
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  Mary

  Well here's something that should make everyone even happier: When I went in for my pre-op a few years ago, I was still going to the KH.......starting my fade. Anyway, the doctor told me that the operation would be 3 - 4 hours and there was the possibility of me needing blood. I asked the doctor to leave the room and I talked to my non-Dub sister and told her that I was going to store my own blood but that no one else needed to know. Called the doctor back in and told her of my decision and of course, why it had to be kept confidential.

  She was relieved and told me "...if it's any comfort, there are many Jehovah's Witnesses who, when push comes to shove, will accept a blood transfusion."

  I was somewhat suprised and asked her what percentage. She replied "About 50%. It's usually when their kids need it." I was really surprised at that, but very happy that at least 50% of Dubs are willing to go against what Crooklyn says.