A former member of Jehovah’s Witness has revealed the severe consequences members face if they accept blood transfusions.
The “Life-or-Death” Card
The lady, identified on X (formerly Twitter) as @carrotxbt, shared that during her time in the faith, she carried a card stating that in the event of an accident requiring a blood transfusion, she should be left to die.
She explained that the psychological impact of the group only becomes apparent after leaving.
Severe Social Consequences
According to her, any member who accepts a blood transfusion is not only disfellowshipped from the organization but also cut off from family, friends, and the congregation.
She added that such individuals can become outcasts and, if living with their parents, may even be thrown out of the house.
@carrotxbt further stated that members who marry Christians from other denominations face the same consequences.
Recounting her personal experience, she said:
“I carried a card all my life that stated that in case I had an accident and needed a blood transfusion, I should be left to die. Only when you leave that organization will you realize the level of psychological damage that has been done to you. The person will be disfellowshipped… everyone you used to know will not communicate with you anymore… If you live with your parents prior to the incident, after you survive, you will be thrown out of the house and disowned. The same thing happens if you marry a Christian from another denomination. This religion ruined my family. I had to run away.”
Her revelation comes as the story of a current member, Aunty Esther, who refused a blood transfusion while battling cancer, sparked widespread discussion on social media.
Background on Jehovah’s Witnesses
Jehovah’s Witnesses are a Christian religious sect originating from the Adventist movement in the late 1800s in the United States.
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