Affirms
No prohibition; medical care including transfusions is acceptable
Calvary Chapel has no prohibition on blood transfusions or other standard medical interventions. Medical care is viewed as a gift of God's common grace, and accepting transfusions poses no theological concern. The movement's mainstream evangelical theology does not assign religious significance to blood in a way that would prohibit transfusions.
Calvary Chapel encourages believers to care for their bodies and to use available medical resources responsibly. Occasional teachings on divine healing do not translate into a prohibition on conventional medicine; prayer and medicine are seen as compatible.
Key Distinctions
- Official position:
- permitted — no religious prohibition on blood transfusions
- Scriptural basis:
- Acts 15:29 understood as dietary rule, not medical; love of neighbour supports medical care
Scripture References
Sources
- Calvary Chapel Statement of Faith