"Historic Trial for the People of Jehovah in Brazil"

[Araujo JW]

I watched the trial live yesterday, with 5 favorable votes, and I was very moved. 

 

It was an excellent testimony from the highest authorities in the country, all 5 speaking in favor of alternative treatments, PBM (Patient Blood Management) and the Directives card.

 

One of them said he was amazed by the superior quality of bloodless treatments and another said that this trial will end the prejudice that exists about this treatment (it is not a treatment of inferior quality).

 

"A king’s heart is like streams of water in Jehovah’s hand. He directs it wherever He pleases." - Proverbs 21:1. 

[Dolce vita]

Jehovah will win, for sure, as always, but it is wonderful to see that legal experts are falling in line before his implacable superiority. Powerful testimony and relief for our dear brothers involved and concerned.❤️

 

We continue to beg anyway

[Dages]

1 hour ago, Araujo JW said:

I watched the trial live yesterday, with 5 favorable votes, and I was very moved. 

 

It was an excellent testimony from the highest authorities in the country, all 5 speaking in favor of alternative treatments, PBM (Patient Blood Management) and the Directives card.

 

One of them said he was amazed by the superior quality of bloodless treatments and another said that this trial will end the prejudice that exists about this treatment (it is not a treatment of inferior quality).

 

"A king’s heart is like streams of water in Jehovah’s hand. He directs it wherever He pleases." - Proverbs 21:1. 

is there a link to rewatch it ?

[Araujo JW]

19 minutes ago, Dages said:

is there a link to rewatch it ?

 

The recording of the session is usually available on the Supreme Federal Court's YouTube page. However, it has not yet been released.

[Dages]

10 minutes ago, Araujo JW said:

 

The recording of the session is usually available on the Supreme Federal Court's YouTube page. However, it has not yet been released.

What is the link of this youtube page

 

[Araujo JW]

2 hours ago, Dages said:

What is the link of this youtube page

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/@STF_oficial/videos

[Nolre]

But many newspapers across the country broadcast live

 

The case is won, there is just one vote left for the majority, and there are only six votes left, so it is clear that the case has already been won, what is important now is the thesis, that is, what will be made explicit by the court, which although is not in Judgment on minors, the court will make some pertinent observations, one proposal is that if there is a viable medical alternative, the wishes of the parents will be respected, and if there is an imminent risk of death, without adequate time to seek such an alternative, the medical opinion or judicial decision, but the trial itself will only involve those over 18 years of age and capable of making a decision, but the ministers found it opportune to make some things clear even outside this restricted context, which until now, within constitutional public law Brazilian, seems to be the most balanced and even in the issue of minors, it is not an embrace of full contemplation of paternal authority, it is a great advance that will provide greater legal security and reduce fears, and obviously this issue of minors may reach the court later on .

Fast forward to after the break

 

 

[Pionner_who]

 

Today at 2:00 PM (Brazil time), the trial resumes regarding our right to access bloodless treatment funded by the state through the Unified Health System (SUS), as well as the right to refuse a blood transfusion. Last Thursday, 5 votes were in favor. So, only one more vote is needed to form a majority. There are 6 judges left to vote. Therefore, there is a strong chance that this trial will be concluded today or tomorrow. Although it looks quite favorable, let us continue praying that Jehovah guides this matter in the best way.

[Pionner_who]

Beloved brothers! We already have the majority! The cause is already won! Glory be to Jehovah.

[Araujo JW]

Everything indicates that it will be unanimous, despite the fact that we have already reached the majority.

[Dhanyel]

13 minutes ago, Nathansantos said:

Amados irmãos! Já temos a maioria! A causa já está ganha! Glória a Jeová.

Calma vamos esperar o término. Deixa o escritório avisar por favor .

[Araujo JW]

Victory by unanimous votes of the Ministers of the Supreme Federal Court!

 

[Pionner_who]

With all Glory given to Jehovah! The judgment was decided unanimously! This ruling has general repercussions, so all 1400 similar cases in lower courts must follow this decision!

 

 

[Nolre]

It was wonderful for Minister Luiz Fux to talk about cases in which someone who had a blood transfusion that infected them with AIDS showed the dark side of transfusions. Unanimous victory and a great testimony for Brazil

[Araujo JW]

It was amazing! They defended our position in every way. It felt like they had received a visit from the members of the Hospital Liaison Committee.

[Murilo Orlando]

Now decided by the STF (Brazilian Supreme Federal Court): 

 

In RE 979742, the extraordinary appeal was unanimously denied, and the thesis proposed by the president of the Supreme Federal Court, Luis Roberto Barroso, was approved. And in RE 1212272, the extraordinary appeal was deemed to be without merit, and the thesis proposed by Minister Gilmar Mendes was approved. 

 

In conclusion, Jehovah’s Witnesses in Brazil have the right to refuse medical treatment involving blood transfusions, especially when alternative treatments are available. And, more than that, they have the right to travel to a Unified Health System unit in another location, if this is not possible in the city where they are domiciled.

[Sandy466]

We can’t thank Jehovah enough for answering out prayer and giving our brother in Brazil this unanimous decision 

[Pionner_who]

On 25/09/2024 at 16:03, Nolre said:

Foi maravilhoso para o Ministro Luiz Fux falar sobre casos em que alguém que recebeu uma transfusão de sangue que o infectou com AIDS mostrou o lado obscuro das transfusões. Vitória unânime e um grande testemunho para o Brasil

 

 

"That's right, the mentioned case was of the sociologist and political activist Betinho. His case became well-known in Brazil. He was a hemophiliac and he passed away as a victim of AIDS due to a contaminated blood transfusion. Interestingly, Betinho also had two brothers, Henfil and Chico Mário, and both also died of AIDS for the same reason, contaminated blood transfusion."

 

 

[Tortuga]

https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=702024224&srcid=share

 

Federal Supreme Court of Brazil Upholds Patient Rights to Choose Medical Treatment

[Watching and Waiting]

5 minutes ago, Tortuga said:

Federal Supreme Court of Brazil Upholds Patient Rights to Choose Medical Treatment

Thank you for posting the link to this jw org news release. This is a beautiful victory for our brothers and sisters there and all thanks to Jehovah for effecting this legal victory. 

[Tortuga]

28 minutes ago, Watching and Waiting said:

Thank you for posting the link to this jw org news release. This is a beautiful victory for our brothers and sisters there and all thanks to Jehovah for effecting this legal victory. 

I appreciate the members that kept us up to date on what was going on.