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Jehovah’s Witnesses announce adjustment to blood transfusion policy
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Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced members can now decide based on personal conscience whether to accept or donate the four main components of blood.
- Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced members can now decide based on personal conscience whether to accept or donate the four main components of blood.
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- Jehovah’s Witnesses announce adjustment to blood transfusion policy
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- Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
- Center: Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced members can now decide based on personal conscience whether to accept or donate the four main components of blood. Read More: https://punchng.com/jehovahs-witnesses-announce-adjustment-to-blood-transfusion-policy/
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