Mrs. Zanga, a former member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, recently shared her family’s painful history. Her revelations detail significant losses. These stem from the denomination’s longstanding refusal of blood transfusions.
In a series of social media posts, Mrs. Zanga recounted several close relatives’ deaths. A child was among them. They were denied life-saving blood transfusions. This adherence was to the church’s doctrines.
Mrs. Zanga explained she was born into the faith. However, she has since departed. Her parents and siblings remain active members.
The Tragic Loss of Her Son
She disclosed that her second son, an eight-year-old sickle cell patient, passed away. Her parents declined a blood transfusion for him. They described his passing as “upholding his beliefs.”
Furthermore, her mother’s sister died during childbirth. She needed a blood transfusion but refused it. Her cousin also succumbed during a major surgery for the same reason.
Mrs. Zanga noted that members are taught to view such deaths as acts of faith. They often receive comfort. This comfort includes assurances of resurrection or divine reward for their devotion.
Impact of the Aunty Esther Case
Her statement comes amidst renewed public discussion. This follows the case of Aunty Esther. Aunty Esther, a cancer patient, reportedly declined a recommended transfusion. Her Jehovah’s Witness beliefs were the reason.
Mrs. Zanga emphasized that outcomes are always interpreted through doctrine. If a patient survives, it is seen as divine intervention. If they do not, their refusal is considered an honorable stand for their faith.
Her exact words:
“I was born a Jehovah’s Witness. (No longer is) but my parents and siblings still are.
Our second son died because my parents refused him blood transfusion. (He was a sickle cell patient) and they’re hoping to see him again in “paradise” because he died “upholding his beliefs” (an 8yo boy oo)
My mom’s sister died during childbirth because she needed blood transfusion but was also “upholding her beliefs”
My cousin died during a major surgery that needed blood transfusions because she’s “upholding her belief” of NO BLOOD TRANSFUSION.
So nothing happens in cases like Aunty Esther’s. If she pull through, glory be to Jehovah, but if she doesn’t, she died “upholding her beliefs” and she “sure has resurrection hope”.”
See her posts below:
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