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Unit 042 Belief and opinion

readeralexey

Дата: Среда, 13.10.2021, 11:26 | Сообщение # 1

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Choose an issue from the following list. How would you describe your views / position on these issues? Explain why.

Capital punishment
Women's rights
Rights of sexual minorities
Animal rights
Pro-life / pro-choice controversy
Green issues / Environmentalism
Military service
Immigration
Emigration
Freedom of speech
Safe spaces / No platforming / Cancel culture
Culture wars
Marriage / Family / Divorce
Use of foul language
Street art / graffitti / tagging
Russia vis-a-vis the collective West
State power vs individual freedom / privacy
Social inequality
Clash of civilizations
Marxism
Post-modernism
Inclusive language
Diversity / Inclusivity / Equity
Eurocentrism
White privilege
Cultural appropriation
Democracy
Biblical criticism
Ecumenical movement
Modern style in church architecture
Female priesthood
Worship in Russian

Use as many words from the unit as possible. And more.

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Дата: Воскресенье, 14.06.2026, 16:17 | Сообщение # 16

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Freedom of speech
In my view, freedom of speech is one of the most important rights today. I am in favour of free expression because people need to share their ideas openly. If you ask me, a healthy society must tolerate different views, even if some opinions seem odd or weird at first. However, I have my doubts about total freedom without any rules, because speech should have limits when it turns into hate speech or starts to hurt others. Some people hold radical or extreme opinions, but they still deserve to be heard if they do not cause real danger. I am convinced that we must protect our right to speak freely in everyday life.

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Дата: Воскресенье, 14.06.2026, 19:27 | Сообщение # 17

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Street art

To my mind, street art is one of the most dynamic and controversial forms of modern expression. I am generally in favour of it, although I admit I have some doubts about where exactly we should draw the lime between creative art and simple vandalism.
I believe in the power of public spaces to reflect the community's voice. Many street artists are committed to social causes, using walls to share their philosophies and political ideologies. From my point of view, a grey city without anything bright can feel too sterile and sometimes a bit unwelcoming. I maintain that colourful art improves the atmosphere of a neighborhood. However, I'm not a fanatical supporter of all graffiti. I'm opposed to destructive tagging on historical monuments or private homes. I doubt that defacing someone's property is ever justified, regardless of the message.
Some people hold very conservative or traditional views that all graffiti is crime. While I understand their frustration, I also feel that middle-of-the-road or moderate approach is best. We shouldn't be obsessive about removing every tag, but we cannot allow radical vandalism to go unchecked.
I reckon that famous graffiti artists have changed how we think of public spaces. Their work is rarely just eccentric or weird. It is usually thought-provoking, I think. Anyways, if you ask me, I think that cities should create special legal zones for artists.

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Дата: Воскресенье, 14.06.2026, 20:07 | Сообщение # 18

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ANIMAL RIGHTS

I’d like to talk about animal rights. To my mind, it's serious, but I'm pretty middle-of-the-road. I think animals shouldn't suffer for no reason, but giving them the same rights as people? That's a bit much. I feel like it's wrong to hurt animals just because you can. What happens on some farms and slaughterhouses – that's just cruel. I believe we have to treat animals better.
But honestly, I doubt animals need the right to vote or free speech. That's kind of weird. Some activists go too far, if you ask me. I'm in favour of good animal protection laws, but opposed to radical stuff like banning all pets or all medical testing. Some people have fanatical or obsessive views, like eating any animal product is murder. I get it, but that's a little eccentric. On the other hand, conservative types who don't care at all about animals, they're also wrong.
I'm not fanatical, but I'm not cold-hearted either. My point of view is somewhere in the middle: care about animals, but care about people more. We're in charge. However, that doesn't mean we can be cruel for fun.

claudholloway

Дата: Воскресенье, 14.06.2026, 21:32 | Сообщение # 19

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Immigration

This is definitely a controversial topic, and my opinion on it is quite conservative. I can say that i'm against it in some way. It's not about being a racist, but there are examples of what can country become if it has very open and welcoming immigration politics. I've seen a lot of videos from UK, where people are saying that it's har to find a british person in the streets of London. Now there are a lot of people from Pakistan and other muslim countries. According to some data I found, there are more than 400 mosques in the capital of the country that is Christian for many centuries. There is a lot to discuss, but I have a firm belief that mixing cultures is not good, because they can be too different.

Мария П.

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Дата: Воскресенье, 14.06.2026, 22:56 | Сообщение # 20

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Inclusive language

Inclusive language is a style of language that seeks to avoid expressions that might unintentionally indicate bias or perpetuate discrimination. In my opinion, it is another utopian idea. It sounds very good and progressive, but I doubt it is possible to implement this way of communication.

First of all, so-called "inclusive language" limits the resources of the language itself. We will be forced to eliminate half of the vocabulary. Most "neutral" expressions sound unnatural and impoverish our speech, making it affected and emotionless. But that's not the scariest thing. The main problem is that nobody knows which words and expressions can be discriminating and offensive. Some fanatical people with quite eccentric views on political correctness would ban everything which doesn't correspond to their ideas of tolerance. It would be impossible to reach any moderate system of restrictions, so everything will be banned just in case. The ban would apply not only to posts on the Internet, but also to literature and historical documents. Moreover, to ban any expressions means to ban people from expressing their opinions. Wouldn't this be a sort of dictatorship?

The road to hell is often paved with good intentions. Despite the good message of this idea, I'm totally against it. I am a firm believer in free speech, and to my mind, we should not limit it under any circumstances. Of course, we should try to make our language polite, but it is the personal responsibility of everyone. It is impossible to control the entire language. That's why this idea seems odd to me.

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Дата: Воскресенье, 14.06.2026, 23:28 | Сообщение # 21

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Choose an issue from the following list. How would you describe your views / position on these issues? Explain why.

Marriage / Family / Divorce

If you ask me, the rising divorce rate, especially among young people, is something I really worry about. And we all should. I’m not saying people should stay in unhappy marriages, but I think that many couples give up too easily. I reckon a lot of young people get married without really thinking it through. They have these romantic ideas, but when real problems come, they just want out. I’m convinced that marriage takes hard work and commitment. To my mind, a family isn’t just about feelings – it’s also about responsibility. I’m opposed to the idea that divorce is always the easiest answer. Of course, I’m in favour of leaving a toxic or abusive marriage – that’s different. But as for everyday struggles, I think people should work harder to stay together. So stop romanticizing marriage and take it seriously)

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Дата: Воскресенье, 14.06.2026, 23:59 | Сообщение # 22

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1. Capital punishment
I am against capital punishment. I believe no government should have the power to kill its own citizens. Sometimes innocent people are sentenced to death, and later new evidence proves they were wrong.
You cannot bring back a dead person.
Life in prison without parole is a safer and more humane option. It also gives time to find new evidence if a mistake was made. I understand that some people want revenge for terrible crimes. But a civilized society should be better than the criminals it punishes. So l support abolishing the death penalty everywhere.

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Дата: Понедельник, 15.06.2026, 00:06 | Сообщение # 23

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Rights of sexual minorities

In my opinion, sexual minorities should have equal rights and protection under the law, just like any other members of society. I believe that equality is an important principle in a modern and fair society, and it should apply to everyone regardless of their sexual orientation.
My position is based on the idea that people do not choose who they are attracted to, but they do choose how they treat others. Therefore, no one should face discrimination, exclusion, or unfair treatment because of their identity. Respect and dignity should not depend on whether a person belongs to a majority or a minority group.
I also think that protecting the rights of sexual minorities helps create a more open and tolerant society. When people feel safe to be themselves, they can contribute more fully to their communities, education, and work. On the other hand, discrimination often leads to fear, silence, and isolation.
For these reasons, I support equal rights and social acceptance for sexual minorities.

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