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Historical timeline: The blood transfusion ban originated in Watchtower publications in 1945 and escalated to a disfellowshipping offense in 1961.

Blood Transfusions: Facts, Fictions and Fractions - Refuting The Watchtower 00:03:34 – 00:04:36

Mike traces the doctrinal history of the JW blood transfusion policy to show it is a human invention, not an ancient or consistent teaching.

1945 is the first appearance of the blood transfusion prohibition in Watchtower publications. In 1961 it was elevated to a disfellowshipping offense. JW disfellowshipping is described as more severe and extreme than biblical excommunication.

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