This man refused life-saving treatment because of his religion -
days later the rules changedPlease let me quote the news so that you can understand better:
In August this year, 26-year-old Isaac Valdez had an epileptic seizure while browsing in his local library, causing him to convulse and strike his head against the ground. He lost consciousness. Later, in hospital, it transpired Isaac had hit his head with such force it had led to a brain haemorrhage.
Treatment was seriously complicated by the fact that, as a Jehovah's Witness, Isaac carried a "No Blood" card, an indication that he would not accept treatment involving any form of blood transfusion because of his religious beliefs. As a result, a procedure to drain fluid from Isaac's brain did not take place. But his family, from Waxahachie, Texas, were encouraged by the fact that he regained consciousness and even started to talk again. He was able to confirm that he stood by his "no blood" beliefs. The family's relief at his apparent improvement was short-lived. Isaac slipped into a coma and his condition worsened rapidly.
A neurosurgeon told Isaac's family the only way to save his life was an emergency operation, but that it was one that required blood transfusion. His family took the decision to abide by Issac's wishes as a lifelong Witness not to accept such a procedure. Isaac - who his twin brother Jacob Valdez describes as an intelligent man who loved volunteering and helping the elderly - died on 26 August 2026 when doctors turned off his life support.
Just 23 days later, the Jehovah's Witnesses' Governing Body announced a seismic change in teaching that would, in effect, have given Isaac the religious green light to have the life-saving treatment he had refused. The change suddenly means the vast majority of medical procedures using donated blood are no longer prohibited to followers. Now, decisions on whether to accept such treatments are to be left to individuals. Jacob, already dealing with the death of his twin, was angered at the Jehovah's Witnesses' leadership for not coming to their conclusion sooner. He told BBC News he believes Isaac could well still be alive if they had.
For those that do not want to read the long news, it is about Isaac which is a twin brother of Jacob, he had an epileptic seizure. You know it can happen to anyone at anytime which can be triggered by something. During the seizure attack, he hit his head on the ground and because of that he has brain hemorrhage that made him unconscious. He later gain consciousness, but the doctor told them that he need blood transfusion. He carries No Blood" card with him and his parents accepted it when he becane unconscious again and went into coma. He later died.
The no blood transfusion has been changed by Jehovah witness 23 days later when Isaac died. His brother is blaming them that they ought to have change it before he died. I think I have the parent to blame for it, but I do not know if they their say can override the no blood transfusion card. Not everything should you use religion for. Many years ago, my friends and I have discussed this before, I do not know the reason some people do not try to differentiate what is right from what is not right.
May his soul rest in peace.
