I don't post very often on this board and when I do I'm quite laconic. It's my nature, Im a person of few yet concise words. That being said I would like to share my brief thoughts on the blood issue as I see it.
All JWs are familiar with the words at Luke 22:20 as they are read ritually every Memorial: " ...This cup means the new covenant by virtue of my BLOOD, which is to be poured out in YOUR behalf."
My simple reasoning is this:
Since Jesus gave his BLOOD for our salvation, what is so wrong with us giving our blood to save someone's life? Isn't the use of blood for the saving of life an approved practice since our Leader set the precedent?
Just my take on the matter.
I feel the whole blood issue should just be a matter of conscience.
Q