Jehovah’s Witnesses ease policy on transfusions, allowing storage and use of one’s own blood
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The Jehovah's Witnesses are easing their long-standing prohibition on blood transfusions, now allowing members to decide if they will permit their own blood to be drawn, stored, and used later, such as during surgery. This "clarification," announced by the Governing Body on Friday after prayer and consideration, still maintains the ban on receiving transfusions of other people's blood. The organization, headquartered in New York state, is known for its distinctive and controversial stance on blood transfusions, rooted in their interpretation of the Bible. While the change has been reported on social media, some former members criticize the policy shift as insufficient, questioning why the ban isn't lifted entirely. Jehovah's Witnesses report a U.S. membership of 1.3 million and a worldwide membership of 9.2 million.
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