by minimus 54 Replies latest jw friends
I already told my mum if it came to her life being at risk, that I'd tell the doctors to give her blood. I said I'd rather have her hate me and never speak to me again than for her to die because of lies and us not have a mum at all.
Selfish? Don't care.
So...I'm in school, and I have to inform the other members of my group about quirks of the Jehovah's Witness faith. Could you guys give me the low-down or something? I'd REALLY appreciate it. Thanks
allison, Welcome!
Informing you about all the quirks JW's have would take many many volumes
Perhaps you can suggest a couple of things you've heard about JW's that you find "quirky"?
Craig
um...like artificial insemination, heart transplants, and stuff like that? alright
I've heard about not allowing blood transfusions, but that's about all I know.
allison...WOW, that was a quick reply! LOL (Thinking our posts crossed )
Artificial insemination: Not acceptable to JW's...they consider it equivalent to fornication/adultery;
Heart transplants (or any transplants): A matter of personal choice...so long as blood transfusions are not involved.
Craig
Taking something from another persons body and putting into mine is risky. (Why do vampires suddenly come to mind here?)
Karen
STD came to my mind LOL.
~Beck~
To me, receiving blood would be an exhilarating release an affirmation that I am truly free of the bOrg.
I would take one.
My thought
Dragon
I never did really believe that it was wrong. It always seemed to me that the fact that blood could save your life went along with the idea of it being sacred. Maybe because I never believed the possibility or the desirability of everlasting life I felt and still feel that life is worth saving in almost any circumstance.
The whole issue of getting a disease from blood is the only thing that has changed my thinking. I would still take blood though if it was the only way to save my life or that of someone I love.
One thing I find ironic is that my oldest brother has the say if anything happens to our parents and he's the one who was disfellowshipped for years and years. Oh well, life is strange. els
