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Blood Type

Posted by Darrell in Misc on April 3, 2010

ab_positiveThe human body contains one of four main blood types: A, B, AB and O.

Each blood-type also has an accompanying Rhesus or Rh factor of either positive or negative.

The most commonly found blood-type in the world is O positive while the rarest is AB negative.

From the U.S population it was determined that the percentages of blood types were as follows.

O positive – 38.4%
O negative – 7.7%

A positive – 32.3%
A negative – 6.5%

B positive – 9.4%
B negative – 1.7%

AB positive – 3.2%
AB negative – 0.7%

Blood Type Test»
So what blood type do you have? Are you reasonably rare like me (AB+) or do you have a more common popular blood type?  8-)

I don’t know if it’s true, but I’ve read online that tests from the Sudarium (or more correctly the face-cloth of Christ), mentioned in John 20:5-8 and the Shroud of Turin contains the AB blood type. If that’s the case, I’m in Great company!

Eat Right for Your Blood Type

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Blood Type Test

Blood type tests are done before a person gets a blood transfusion and to check a pregnant woman’s blood type. Human blood is typed by certain markers (called antigens) on the surface of red blood cells. Blood type may also be done to see if two people are likely to be blood relatives.

The most important antigens are blood group antigens (ABO) and the Rh antigen. Therefore, the two most common blood type tests are the ABO and Rh tests.
ABO test

The ABO test shows that people have one of four blood types: A, B, AB, or O. If your red blood cells have:

* The A antigen, you have type A blood. The liquid portion of your blood (plasma) has antibodies that fight against type B blood. In the United States, about 40% of the white population, 27% of African Americans, 28% of Asians, and 16% of Native Americans are type A.
* The B antigen, you have type B blood. Your plasma has antibodies that fight against type A blood. In the United States, about 11% of the white population, 20% of African Americans, 27% of Asians, and 4% of Native Americans are type B.
* Neither the A nor B antigen, you have type O blood. Your plasma has antibodies that fight against both type A and type B blood. In the United States, about 45% of the white population, 49% of African Americans, 40% of Asians, and 79% of Native Americans are type O.
* Both the A and B antigens, you have type AB blood. Your plasma does not have antibodies against type A or type B blood. In the United States, about 4% of the white population, 4% of African Americans, 5% of Asians, and less than 1% of Native Americans are type AB.

Blood received in a transfusion must have the same antigens as yours (compatible blood). If you get a transfusion that has different antigens (incompatible blood), the antibodies in your plasma will destroy the donor blood cells. This is called a transfusion reaction, and it occurs immediately when incompatible blood is transfused. A transfusion reaction can be mild or cause a serious illness and even death.

Type O-negative blood does not have any antigens. It is called the “universal donor” type because it is compatible with any blood type. Type AB-positive blood is called the “universal recipient” type because a person who has it can receive blood of any type. Although “universal donor” and “universal recipient” types may be used to classify blood in an emergency, blood type tests are always done to prevent transfusion reactions.

Minor antigens (other than A, B, and Rh) that occur on red blood cells can sometimes also cause problems and so are also checked for a match before giving a blood transfusion.

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Control Your Own Schedule

Posted by Darrell in Main on June 2, 2009

Q. Do you feel used by your friends, family, church, etc.? Do you feel like you are being used without any cooperation from them?
Do you feel wrong about saying no when asked to help out because you want to practice faith by being active in the church. Are you exhausted but they keep asking with little thanks. What can you do?

A. The Bible is clear that we are called to use our gifts to serve in the church (see Romans 12:6-7 and Ephesians 4:11-12). It sounds like you are doing just that and you should receive more encouragement.

So what do you do?

  • First, I would encourage you to share your concerns with your friend, family, or pastor. Maybe they aren’t aware you’re feeling used.
  • Next, try to keep three things in mind:

1) You’re in control of your schedule.

They can ask all they want, but you are the one saying yes. You have my permission to say no.  Serving Christ doesn’t mean doing everything. That’s why we have an entire church body.

I encourage you to really think about how much time you can give to service.
What would be the right amount for you?
What duties, events or commitments do you really want to keep?
Did you volunteer or did someone else volunteer you?

Do you wish you never said yes to any?

Use these questions to create boundaries for yourself. Then, speak up to keep you firmly within those boundaries.

2) You need to be fed spiritually.

Are you feeling drained from spending so much time serving that you aren’t spending time in the Word,  fellowship, prayer or worship?  As you pour your life into others, make sure you are also being poured into.

3) You are serving God, not anyone at your church.

Live your faith for an audience of One.  You feel you are giving without getting.  Do you think that might come from a selfish motive?  It’s nice to have a “thank you” but remember the real reason for your service.

I once attended a Bible study that lasted about a year.

I learned a great deal within that 12 month period.  We followed a very good study guide with lots of Scripture references. It’s called “Seeking Him” by Nancy Leigh DeMoss.

I also started a 1 year Bible reading plan, but it took over 2 years to finish.  Now I’m starting over using a different translation. There is no such thing as a perfect translation. To get the correct meaning of  the Holy Scriptures that the authors are trying to relate, you actually need:

  • Belief
  • More than one translation
  • Understanding through the Holy Spirit.

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