Jehovah’s Witnesses and blood transfusions

The web site of the Jehovah’s Witnesses asks and answers your question:

“Why don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses accept blood transfusions?

“This is a religious issue rather than a medical one. Both the Old and New Testaments clearly command us to abstain from blood. (Genesis 9:4; Leviticus 17:10; Deuteronomy 12:23; Acts 15:28, 29) Also, God views blood as representing life. (Leviticus 17:14) So we avoid taking blood not only in obedience to God but also out of respect for him as the Giver of life.”

The Jehovah’s Witnesses greatly misunderstand the Old Testament ceremonial laws, which are no longer in effect today.

Of even greater concern of course is the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ rejection of the Trinity and the deity of Jesus Christ. Jehovah’s Witnesses need to hear the truth of the gospel.