Wie fühlt es sich an, bei den Zeugen Jehovas aufzuwachsen? | FRAG EIN KLISCHEE

Sammy grows up with Jehovah's Witnesses – an officially recognized religious community known primarily for its home visits and strict rules. For example, celebrating holidays like Christmas or birthdays, donating blood, and... homosexuality are forbidden. As a teenager, Sammy begins to think more deeply about himself, God, religion, faith, and his own sexuality, and doubts arise. After coming out, he is certain: he must leave the Jehovah's Witnesses. In this episode, you'll learn how difficult that is and what challenges and losses he had to face during the process. We asked him YOUR questions again. Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss in our next episode? Feel free to send us your suggestions at [email protected]. More about Sammy ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/saammyycore... Chapter: 00:00 Intro 00:20 What do Jehovah's Witnesses believe in? 00:43 Who is Jehovah? 01:06 Why do you constantly ring strangers' doorbells? 02:35 Did you also have to go door to door? 03:24 What is the Watchtower? 04:03 How isolated are Jehovah's Witnesses? 04:44 Are friendships with people of other faiths permitted? 05:29 Can a relationship between a Witness and a non-Witness work? 05:49 Have you been baptized? 06:36 Do Jehovah's Witnesses have their own hierarchy? 07:12 What is forbidden among Jehovah's Witnesses? 07:44 Are Jehovah's Witnesses really not allowed to donate blood? 08:42 Have you secretly broken the rules? 09:18 Have you confessed your violations? 09:52 How are you punished for breaking the rules? 10:23 Did you believe everything back then? 11:11 When did you start to doubt? 11:57 How were you educated about sex? 13:15 How did you feel during this time? 14:01 When did you realize you were gay? 15:50 Did you freely express your sexuality? 16:48 Do you know other gay Jehovah's Witnesses? 17:06 What is the worst thing you've experienced with Jehovah's Witnesses? 18:03 When did you realize you wanted to leave? 18:27 How did your leaving the church go? 19:01 Was it difficult for you to leave? 19:49 What support would have helped you back then? 20:30 What misconceptions exist about life after leaving the church? 21:36 Would you have preferred to have grown up differently? 22:08 Are there any beliefs that still accompany you today? 23:00 Is there anything you miss? 23:14 Do you think Jehovah's Witnesses should be banned? 23:36 Are you still a believer? 24:05 What are some things you are proud of today? Credits: Editor & Director: Leonie Richter Social Media Editor: Clemens Egger, Dinah Scherello, Karoline Schluricke Camera, Lighting & Sound: Anna Peters, Sebastian Lindner Editing: Anna Peters Producer: Bastian Asdonk Production Manager: Nina Schögel