goldfish80:
This past week, I went to see a friend who had about 7 separate blood transfusions within the 2 months he spent at the hospital due to severe loss of blood.
In our discussion which spanned about 2hrs, he told me he feels like he has about 7 multiple people living inside of him since the series of blood transfusions.

Knowing him as a moderate Christian, I couldn't exactly comprehend how possible this could be and I tried arguing with him how impossible it sounds and from the scientific point of view, but he stood his ground and pointed to me how much he has changed which scares him.
He mentioned some character changes he noticed since the blood transfusions which he suspects could be picked up from the blood donors were smoking ( a habit he detests with passion, but suddenly developed a compelling urge to smoke since the transfusions), using swear words and gutter languages which he would never use before, suddenly developed interest in Man utd and the premiership. These and about 4 other character traits he mentioned.

I decided to create a thread to seek opinions from the scientific and religious view point.
could character traits be picked up from blood donors?
I know Jehova witness doctrine forbids blood transfusion, could this be their reason?

I would like to hear the experience of those who have been recipient of blood through IVR.
All opinions are welcomed.

Originalsly:
Great topic. If you believe science has the answer for everything. .. or their explanations are all factual then you need to reset your brain. The Bible... on certain topics... the Bible pretty much gives headlines and no details.... take it or leave it. It says blood is life... and basically one should not have blood transfusions...period...no explanations. When it comes to life and behaviour..... the very Bible always refer to the blood and the heart... never the brain. Since man got 'wise' and 'know it all' the last 200 years or so.... we now know the brain is responsible for everything. However, scientists stay clear of topics like this where evidence... fact is staring them in the face and they can come up with no reasonable scientific explanation...not even a theory.
Recently, this topic of behavioural changes after operation was brought to my attention by an RN but was referring to heart transplant. One patient. .. a non smoker. .. suddenly got a craving to smoke.... must smoke.... only to find out that the heart donor was a heavy smoker. What does the heart have to do with behaviour? Only to have the same dramatic change happen to someone I know very well... heart transplant... grown man began behaving like a young boy... dressing like a young boy.... heart from a 25 year old. What's the connection? With this topic. .. another dimension is added... the blood.
I know doctors and surgeons and ehmmm.... scientists are following this topic... abeg.... jump in with your experiences or explanations and let's see what we can learn.

goldfish80:

This was one of the points I raised while talking to him. Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton and Nicolas Tesla would have had their blood stored in a blood bank which would be transferred to another scientist.
But it could be more than what you think. There are cells present in the blood, the question is if these cells convey character traits which could be transferable?

benodic:
Each soul has a unique vibration that imbues all the body that it wears including the physical body.
Putting a part of the body of one person into another person will initially cause a vibrational clash and interference and may temporary disrupt the baseline harmony of the recipient which may cause some behavioral changes. But these effects are temporal as the recipients vibration eventually harmonizes with donated organ.

goldfish80:

What does this have to do with what I asked? If you read the post it's very clear I asked opinions from science and religion. If you have done any research about the question, be my guest and tell us.
I didn't ask why we have decayed institutions.. Nawao

victorazy:

Don't rule all out. If DNA can be traced through a drop of blood, then a whole lots of things can happen.
This is beyond human comprehension. All I know is that blood is thicker than water.

kevoh:

The above is self contradictory! You tell me not to rule all out (which I have never done going by my comments here)and then you go ahead to do the same thing you are advising with this ''copping out'' statement of yours that it is beyond human comprehension.

vodutive:


what does it have to do what what you asked? do you not see your problem?

While you and your ancestors were in the village seeing the appearance and disappearance of the moon as a spiritual occurrence, the white man engaged his brain and demystified the moon, in the process he developed technologies like satelites which gave birth to mobile technology, GPS, etc.

Scientists took a look at this blood and researched it and in the process discovered he could save lives and fix illnesses by blood transfusions. But you are wondering if a spirit can enter you and you ask me what this has to do with IQ?

In this day and age you have the audacity (or stupidity) to come on a public forum and ask with all seriousness if blood transfusion has any spiritual implications and you ask again with seriousness what this has to do with IQ?


Are you for real? are you not highlighting my point?

Bro, God forbid you have an accident or illness that needs blood transfusion, lie down there and be asking the Doctor about spiritual implication. Better you go to Babalawo or cPastor for help because I don't think you are ready for progress!!!


I was about to finish by asking again "do you not see your problem" but that would be a waste of time because clearly you don't. Save the rest of us the ordeal of thinking we are dealing with emlightened people and stop disguising as an educated enlightened person and go back to the village as clearly education has had no impact on your thinking.

Snow5:
I did a blood transfusion 5yrs ago or so... My family know me not anymore through my characters..


@op...call 08133018618.... That's my number.. To get any information you want.


I can't talk here on nairaland.. Cos many will doubt it.

Things science can't explain are numerous!!

vodutive:
@OP


the real question you should be asking is if there is an effect on your IQ when you take spirituality and religion too seriously. When you look at a country of 180 million so called religious people and there's no development and they cant even build roads, good schools hospitals etc, I think you have your answer!!!

Paaapad1:
What Does the Bible Say About Blood Transfusions?

The Bible’s answer:

The Bible commands that we not ingest blood. So we should not accept whole blood or its primary components in any form, whether offered as food or as a transfusion. Note the following scriptures:

Genesis 9:4. God allowed Noah and his family to add animal flesh to their diet after the Flood but commanded them not to eat the blood. God told Noah: “Only flesh with its soul—its blood—you must not eat.” This command applies to all mankind from that time on because all are descendants of Noah.

Leviticus 17:14. “You must not eat the blood of any sort of flesh, because the soul of every sort of flesh is its blood. Anyone eating it will be cut off.” God viewed the soul, or life, as being in the blood and belonging to him. Although this law was given only to the nation of Israel, it shows how seriously God viewed the law against eating blood.

Acts 15:20. “Abstain . . . from blood.” God gave Christians the same command that he had given to Noah. History shows that early Christians refused to consume whole blood or even to use it for medical reasons.
Why does God command us to abstain from blood?

There are sound medical reasons to avoid blood transfusions. More important, though, God commands that we abstain from blood because what it represents is sacred to him.—Leviticus 17:11; Colossians 1:20.


Please read the links below:

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/blood/blood-transfusions-how-safe/#?insight[search_id]=4faa34c3-1e5e-40fa-b236-0db15ec19114&insight[search_result_index]=1

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/blood/quality-alternatives-to-transfusion/#?insight[search_id]=4faa34c3-1e5e-40fa-b236-0db15ec19114&insight[search_result_index]=4

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/blood/the-blood-that-really-saves-lives/#?insight[search_id]=4faa34c3-1e5e-40fa-b236-0db15ec19114&insight[search_result_index]=6

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/g201209/medical-alternatives-to-blood-transfusions/#?insight[search_id]=4faa34c3-1e5e-40fa-b236-0db15ec19114&insight[search_result_index]=10

Enjoy your reading.

Omexonomy:
logicaly you are right but it dosent work that way

porshuch:
Is ony Jehovah witness that don't take blood, they said is only vampires that take blood.

Paaapad1:
What Does the Bible Say About Blood Transfusions?

The Bible’s answer:

The Bible commands that we not ingest blood. So we should not accept whole blood or its primary components in any form, whether offered as food or as a transfusion. Note the following scriptures:

Genesis 9:4. God allowed Noah and his family to add animal flesh to their diet after the Flood but commanded them not to eat the blood. God told Noah: “Only flesh with its soul—its blood—you must not eat.” This command applies to all mankind from that time on because all are descendants of Noah.

Leviticus 17:14. “You must not eat the blood of any sort of flesh, because the soul of every sort of flesh is its blood. Anyone eating it will be cut off.” God viewed the soul, or life, as being in the blood and belonging to him. Although this law was given only to the nation of Israel, it shows how seriously God viewed the law against eating blood.

Acts 15:20. “Abstain . . . from blood.” God gave Christians the same command that he had given to Noah. History shows that early Christians refused to consume whole blood or even to use it for medical reasons.
Why does God command us to abstain from blood?

There are sound medical reasons to avoid blood transfusions. More important, though, God commands that we abstain from blood because what it represents is sacred to him.—Leviticus 17:11; Colossians 1:20.


Please read the links below:

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/blood/blood-transfusions-how-safe/#?insight[search_id]=4faa34c3-1e5e-40fa-b236-0db15ec19114&insight[search_result_index]=1

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/blood/quality-alternatives-to-transfusion/#?insight[search_id]=4faa34c3-1e5e-40fa-b236-0db15ec19114&insight[search_result_index]=4

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/blood/the-blood-that-really-saves-lives/#?insight[search_id]=4faa34c3-1e5e-40fa-b236-0db15ec19114&insight[search_result_index]=6

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/g201209/medical-alternatives-to-blood-transfusions/#?insight[search_id]=4faa34c3-1e5e-40fa-b236-0db15ec19114&insight[search_result_index]=10

Enjoy your reading.

Omexonomy:
logicaly you are right but it dosent work that way

goldfish80:

Please, this thread is for you. Share your thoughts with us.

Snow5:
I did a blood transfusion 5yrs ago or so... My family know me not anymore through my characters..


@op...call 08133018618.... That's my number.. To get any information you want.


I can't talk here on nairaland.. Cos many will doubt it.

Things science can't explain are numerous!!

Originalsly:
Why you 'can't talk on Nairaland?'... but can post your #?...Please... share your experience.

kevoh:


Different parts (cortex, hypothalamus e.t.c) of the brain control human behaviour not blood cells. The red blood cells carry oxygen, the white cells fight infections and the platelets are responsible for the clotting of blood. These cells have nothing to do with supporting Man utd or using swear words. If anyone has a counter point on the above, he/she should present for us to learn a thing or two.

wale2020:
This is a sensitive topic. My son was admitted in the Hospital and the Doctor said he needs blood. I refuse to comply with his request for blood for my son. After two days the blood shoot up miraculously.

The life of the flesh is in the blood. Whenever you consume blood, you are consuming the life of that individual. That explains why most carnivores are very strong e.g tiger, lion, eagle etc.

Cheers.

Paaapad1:
@Nairalanda,
I will encourge you to calm down and look trough the bible verses quoted or cited in your own personal copy of the Bible.
Think of what Jehovah is requesting from you as individual, see how it affect you personaly.

You may not reply to this forun.
Thank you