I think the lesson on the blood issue in this story is obvious.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/hero-sikh-man-breaks-strict-5711701
Sikh man removes turban to help bleeding child
by konceptual99 7 Replies latest jw friends
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Divergent
JW's fail to understand the true meaning of Matthew 12: 1-13
As Jesus said, he wants mercy, NOT sacrifice! Any death due to refusal of a blood transfusion is nothing more than a meaningless sacrifice
Furthermore, blood is a symbol of life, NOT life! By refusing to accept a life-saving blood transfusion, JW's elevate the symbol of life to be more important than life itself, which is totally wrong!
I don't believe in the Sikh religion, but congrats to this man for using common sense to do what is right
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Driving Force
Brilliant! -
stuckinarut2
Great comments "Just Kidding"! -
Phizzy
He said " I was just trying to be a decent member of the community".
Something for JW's to try.
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JWdaughter
Normal folks do not even think twice about such a thing. Extremists die over symbols, normal ones don't die or kill over turbans, cartoons or religious dictates as determined and defined by men. Normal guy did the right thing . Good.
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SonoftheTrinity
As funny as they look, the Sikh religion is one of the more rational faiths out there. Except maybe for the belief that dying on the job is the most honorable way to go out and a one way ticket to Nirvana. Sure beats the protestant work ethic. Their turbans beards and 'staches are awesome, the diaper fat breeches sometimes worn underneath their pants not so much. It seems like a dharmic religion that isn't for girlie men. -
disposable hero of hypocrisy
One of my more distant jdub friends posted this story on their social media timeline! I wish I could've said something but didn't want to out myself..
Oh the irony!