Organ donation rabbinic authorities believe that organ donation may be mandatory, whereas a minority opinion considers any donation of a live organ as forbidden. The demand for organs significantly surpasses the number of donors everywhere in the world. There are more potential recipients on organ donation waiting lists than organ donors. In particular, due to significant advances in dialysis techniques, patients suffering from end-stage renal disease (ESRD) can survive longer than ever before. Because these patients don't die as quickly as they used to, and as kidney failure increases with the rising age and prevalence of high blood pressure and diabetes in
The Water & the Blood told that Kensrue made "a passionate worship album that doesn't stifle the creativity of the artist. This album is Kensrue's "The Water & The Blood"." At The Christian Music Review Blog, Jonathan Kemp stated that ""The Water & The Blood" is a fantastic release from an artist who never ceases to innovate." For the "Billboard" charting week of October 19, 2013, "The Water & the Blood" was the No. 52 most sold album in the entirety of the United States via the "Billboard" 200, and it was the No. 4 most sold Top Christian Albums and the No. 8 most