by Monica Rodriguez | | Experiences, History, Medical Professionals
As a little girl, I observed that my Grandpa Gust had a damaged eye. I was told the story of his accident many times — how he had almost died, but a talented brain surgeon saved his life. However, I never knew the full story … until now. I am a 4th-generation...
by Lee Elder | | Experiences, History, Journal of Medical Ethics, Medical Professionals, Medicine, What's New
by Anonymous Jehovah’s Witness correspondent* Is it truly acceptable for a 20-year-old to die from a potentially preventable cause? This question compels me to stop procrastinating and write about the poignant ethical dilemma faced by Jehovah’s Witnesses...
by Lee Elder | | Bulgaria, Children, Experiences, History, Reform
The Open Minds Foundation has published a two-part story that recounts some of the early history of AJWRB, and the circumstances that drove Lee Elder to take a deep interest in the Watchtower’s blood transfusion policies. His story is a personal one that...
by Lee Elder | | History, Legal, Medical Professionals, Medicine, Watchtower
The “No Blood Card” that Jehovah’s Witnesses carry has experienced significant changes over the years, as you will see in this article. It was simply referred to as “the blood card” for many decades, then came to be called “the...
by Lee Elder | | History, Science, Watchtower
What follows is a collection of quotes from Watchtower Society literature on the subject of albumin. Watchtower writers and representatives are fond of saying that they have “commented consistently” on albumin and other blood fractions. Their published...
by Lee Elder | | History, Medical Professionals, Medicine, Science, Watchtower
Blood serum is the clear fluid that remains after the cellular components (red cells, white cells, platelets, clotting factors and fibrinogen are removed. It includes all proteins not used in the clotting process. What follows is a collection of quotes from Watchtower...
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