On Sun, 18 Mar 2001 23:58:20 +1200, "Truth ." <> wrote:

>Since Noah was the forefather of all humans, conduct consistent with the

>sanctity of life and blood was expected of all humans. Many Bible scholars

>have realized this connection. For example: "Blood was recognized to be the

>seat of life, and therefore something sacred. . . . The prohibition of

blood >became one of the dietary laws of the Mosaic code, but because of its

>inclusion within the provisions of this covenant with Noah the later Jews

>considered it to be binding on all mankind."-A New Catholic Commentary on

>Holy Scripture, p. 187.

Where does it say in the Bible that Noah blood was excluded from the diet of humanity? The only prohibition along those lines was that an animal should already be dead before eating it - or hacking off a part of it to eat.. I hear nothing about JW's prohibiting the EATING of blood. Are JW's vegetarians? I don't think it is a requirement.

As far as the Jews are concerned, we are more concerned about life. If a blood transfusion could save a life, whether the risk of death is great or the risk is less than 1%, then Jewish Law, not Rabbinic Law, demands that a transfusion be given. Deuteronomy 4:9,15 requires a Jew to look after himself. If he does not and if he loses his life it could be considered suicide. Therefore not only is a Jew permitted a blood transfusion, it is a religious requirement.

Please don't say what Jews do and do not permit, if you have never asked a Jew.

Les Brown