Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Christian Bioethics
Publication Date
2002
Abstract
Examines the scriptural basis for the refusal of the Jehovah's Witnesses to receive blood transfusions. Belief of the Jehovah's Witnesses about blood transfusion; Risks of the belief to the health of its members; Scriptural interpretation of the Jehovah's Witnesses' tradition.
Recommended Citation
Spencer, John R., "A point of contention: the scriptural basis for the Jehovah's Witnesses' refusal of blood transfusions." (2002). Theology & Religious Studies. 61.
https://collected.jcu.edu/theo_rels-facpub/61
Comments
This is a pre-copy-editing, author-produced PDF of an article accepted for publication in Christian Bioethics following peer review. The definitive publisher-authenticated version Spencer, John R. "A point of contention: the scriptural basis for the Jehovah's Witnesses' refusal of blood transfusions" Christian Bioethics (2002) 8 (1): 63-9, is available online at:
DOI: 10.1093/chbi.8.1.63.8761