A Berliner speaks plain text: waste of money and church criticism in Lichtenrade
A Berliner speaks plain text: waste of money and church criticism in Lichtenrade
A look at Lichtenrade: Living between past and the present
In the outskirts of Berlin, apart from the hectic city life, numerous people live whose stories are characterized by change and adaptation. In the Späti von Lichtenrade, a 63-year-old unemployed Ur-Berlin met, who willingly shared his views of life and developments in his neighborhood.
from the world of work to unemployment
The conversation partner started his professional career as a locksmith and later worked in a cigarette factory. After 30 years there, the plant was closed in 2011, which led to its unemployment. He explained that it was difficult to find a new job at his age. "If you still write over 50 applications, you will no longer get any answers," he complained. This difficulty reflects the challenge with which many older people are faced.
a village in the city jungle
The location decisions are often a question of money. The man tells how he moved from different parts of the city to Lichtenrade to reduce his cost of living. Although he was initially skeptical, he settled in in the quiet environment. "This is almost like a village here," he noted and emphasized the anonymity of the new building settlements compared to old buildings, where you know each other better.
construction site frustration and administrative criticism
he also commented on the numerous construction sites in his neighborhood, which in his opinion are inefficient and poorly managed by management. "After all, these are tax money that is lost," he scolded the delays and unclear responsibilities of the developer. This is a widespread problem in urban areas and raises questions about the efficiency of public order.
Settings for religion
In conversation about personal beliefs, the topic of religion also fell. "I would abolish the churches," he said provocatively. Although he describes himself as evangelical, he turned away from institutional religiosity. His view that everyone should have their own beliefs reflects a trend in society where religious institutions have less and less influence on the daily life of people.
The influence of the past on the present
his childhood memories and experiences in educational style show a clear contrast to today's values. He criticized the changed upbringing and perception of discipline, which indicates a broader social debate about dealing with limits and norms of behavior. "The upbringing was a little different. It was tougher at the time," he said, noticing that the sense of community and neighborhood aid are more difficult to find today.
community and individual challenges
As the 63-year-old explains, human contact in nerve situations is important, even if he complains about the anonymity of the new construction settlements. He concluded with a reference to the joy that he was given to his e-bike on excursions into the surrounding area. This underlines how important it is to find connections to nature and community even in hectic urban structures.
These conversations and thoughts are part of the RBB | 24 initiative "Am Späti", which gives the residents of the Berlin outskirts a voice and illuminates the variety of their perspectives without taking a valuable attitude.
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