14 old JW boy dies refusing blood transfusion

by Philippus79 13 Replies latest watchtower medical

  • hawkaw
    hawkaw
    No, he did not! He did what a group of leaders told him to do. The judge clearly did not consult past decisions, there is a precedent in this case. The watchtower is using false information, strong arm tactics, and exaggerating the danger to keep the faithful from using blood; and seeking proper treatment. If the watchtower would of changed policy that day the child would of taken the blood. This is not about freedom of belief, but the right of religion to misinform it's lay into making bad decisions.

    You are absolutley correct. The kid cannot make an informed choice as recognized in the Bethany Hughes case. Kerry's article really helps one understand all of this.

    hawk

  • lovelylil
    lovelylil

    This young boy did not make an informed discision based upon ACCURATE knowlege. He believed the WT's twisted teaching that somehow God would disown him if he took a blood transfusion. That is what is so sad about this situation. His death was needless. And he never would have been put in a position like this if it weren't for that evil publishing empire!

    Someone said he was not coherced in anyway, and apparently the judge agreed. But what people do not understand is that you ARE mentally coherced if you believe that unless you make a certain decision you will die and never be resurrected again. In addition to that you also know you will be disowned by your family and friends if you take blood. This child apparently was not with his parents, and maybe the JW aunt was all he had and he was in fear of loosing her too.

    How can you say it was his descision as if he really had a choice to decide otherwise? This kid simply for that fact that he was a JW, had NO CHOICE.

    Peace, Lilly

  • 5go
    5go
    This child apparently was not with his parents, and maybe the JW aunt was all he had and he was in fear of loosing her too.

    How can you say it was his decision as if he really had a choice to decide otherwise? This kid simply for that fact that he was a JW, had NO CHOICE.

    Peace, Lilly

    All the more reason the child should of been removed from custody of the aunt and not given mature minor status. He would likely be alive to make a complaint about it.

  • alamb
    alamb

    PLEASE PASS THIS ON!!! File this on behalf of your little ones NOW! Give it to hospitals, doctors, attorneys, states advocates...anyone! Attach a copy of your certified legal papers stating you have legal or joint legal custody of the minor. Speak for those who can't! The JW who has your child when an accident of situation arises WILL NOT call you! You may not have time to respond or get a court order then. A judge would feel safer backing you and the life of your child with this:

    Date:___________________________________________________________



    Name of Minor:___________________________________________________

    Name(s) of Legal Custodian:_________________________________________

    _________________________________________

    I am a resident of the State of ____________, over the age of 18, and fully competent to make this statement.

    I am a parent of the minor child, ___________________________.This minor is a resident of the state of _________.

    It is my desire, in signing this document and making it available to you and your institution, to let it be know that I do not agree with and will not consent to the refusal of a blood transfusion or any similar, necessary medical treatment when it is deemed appropriate for the health of my child.The health and well-being of my child are of utmost importance to me and I respect the judgment of the medical community in this regard.

    I am aware that this child may be in possession of a medical identity card distributed by Jehovah’s Witnesses.I am aware also, that the child’s mother/father may be one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and conscientiously object to medical treatment involving blood and/or blood products for medical use involving this child due to religious reasons.My child is not a baptized member of Jehovah’s Witnesses and cannot fully understand the implications of taking a stand regarding a life threatening situation based on Biblical reasoning endorsed by another person.My child is also a minor and not legally capable or bound to a medical decision made on his own behalf.

    I am not one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and do not endorse this stand.As a parent to this child, I will be willing to sign waivers regarding the overriding of this document, if needed.I will also be willing to state this before a judge, if the matter is remanded to a court regarding the rights of my child.

    I am attaching a copy of a recently published essay, "Jehovah's Witnesses, Blood Transfusions, and the Tort of Misrepresentation," in the Autumn issue of Baylor University’s Journal of Church and State, December 13, 2005.Information given to the Jehovah’s Witness parent has been proven to be a misrepresentation of the facts regarding blood and it’s use and I cannot agree with any decision not made without all the facts regarding a life-saving treatment.

    I wish to be contacted in the event of a medical emergency involving this child.This may be objected to by the child’s mother/father but I am a legally recognized parent to this child and this is the lawful course.If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

    I can be reached at:

    Address: _________________________________________________

    Phone:

    ___________________(home)

    _____________________(work)

    _______________(cellular)

    I have filed a copy of this with my attorney and a copy has been given to the child’s mother/father.

    I thank you, in advance, for your consideration in this matter.

    Respectfully yours,

    Your Name

    DATED this ________ day of _________, 2007.

    SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this _____ day of ___________, 2007.

    Notary Seal

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