From Salvation to Survival (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781800741935)

Masterfully written, From Salvation to Survival is a look into a religious community rooted in secrecy and rigid policies. Noah opens the doors into his private struggle between indoctrination, family, and a battle for his soul as he navigates faith and sexuality in a nonconforming doctrine. This is a deeply compelling must read for everyone regardless of their religious stance to see how indoctrination affects youth struggling with sexuality. In accompaniment to his well-spoken story, the author reveals his innermost thoughts and feelings through his poetry and writings that saved his life. For the first time his private journals are open to readers that want to better understand indoctrination and the gravity of being human. From Salvation to Survival discusses his experiences of growing up as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and the perils that this invoked. He believes that when people are rejected from their faith due to their sexuality it creates a troublesome path to freedom, peace of mind, and spirituality. From Salvation to Survival demonstrates how he turned a troubled past into a positive outcome for youth that are struggling today. He describes the history of his family and the reasons behind them becoming Jehovah's Witnesses, and the experiences that this led to. From Salvation to Survival is a fascinating true story giving a personal insight into the life of Jehovah's Witnesses and the effects that this can have on both individuals and families alike, particularly where sexuality is concerned.particularly where sexuality is concerned.