Sam, Dan, and Becky discuss strange religious views on bodily functions and blood, morality and modesty. Dan sets us straight about natural medicines in a Moment of Science.
News Links
- Jewish School to Turn Away Students Driven by their Mothers: The Guardian
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- Murder Trial Depends on if Blood Transfusion Would’ve Saved Jehova’s Witness’ Life: Fresno Bee
Moment of Science: “Natural Medicine” Notes
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