The group s official literature has been inconsistent, but at least at some points has taught that a woman who has been raped is condemned by that fact. Some statements indicated that her status would only change if she didn't scream and fight against the attacker. Obviously how rape is viewed would be very important in caring for a woman who has been sexually assaulted. All abortion is forbidden. Euthanasia is forbidden.
Alcohol is acceptable in moderation.
There is a general prohibition of the transfusion of blood, and any blood removed from the body must be disposed of rather than stored or used in some way. Specific components of blood, techniques, procedures, and equipment may be prohibited, accepted, or left to the judgment of the individual believer. What follows is what appears to be the current most accurate description. Regarding transplant, there has appeared to be a logical progression from earlier statements, allowing transplant so long as the intent is to remove what blood is present as far as possible. That appears to be accepted regardless of the amount that is actually then introduced into the patient s body.