November 20th, 2003 | Posted in: Blood & Medical Issues | Keywords: Bethany Hughes, Jehovah, Watchtower Society, Canada, Children
A bitter clash between religious beliefs and medical treatment led to the ultimate breakup and bankruptcy of a Calgary family, a judge has concluded in the parents’ divorce action. Read the rest »
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July 17th, 2003 | Posted in: Blood & Medical Issues | Keywords: Bethany Hughes, Jehovah, Watchtower Society, Canada, Children, Custody
Bethany made headlines in Canada after refusing to undergo blood transfusions and died of acute myeloid leukemia. Bethany’s father claims the Watchtower Society and his wife played a major role in her death. He is now fighting for sole custody of his youngest daughter who lives with her mother and is also a Jehovah’s Witness. Read the rest »
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September 6th, 2002 | Posted in: Blood & Medical Issues | Keywords: Bethany Hughes, Jehovah, Watchtower Society, Canada, Children
The grieving father of a 17-year-old Jehovah’s Witness girl [Bethany Hughes] who died of leukemia says he intends to sue the religious group, claiming it destroyed his family and caused his daughter to fight against blood transfusions. Read the rest »
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August 21st, 2002 | Posted in: Blood & Medical Issues | Keywords: Bethany Hughes, Jehovah, Watchtower Society, Canada, Children
A Canadian girl [Bethany Hughes] is undergoing alternative chemotherapy treatment at an undisclosed location in North America. She made headlines earlier this year when she refused to receive blood transfusions. Her battle has torn her family apart. Her parents are now embroiled in divorce proceedings, split over Mia’s refusal to undergo blood transfusions. Read the rest »
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July 22nd, 2002 | Posted in: Blood & Medical Issues | Keywords: Bethany Hughes, Jehovah, Watchtower Society, Canada, Children
The father of a teenaged leukemia patient [Bethany Hughes] who fought against blood transfusions for religious reasons is upset that his wife has taken their daughter out of the country to a secret location where she’ll begin alternative treatments. Read the rest »
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