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There are many ways to give your opinions when because otherwise"
speaking English. The exact English expression "There's no evidence for / to support " (an
you use depends on how strong your opinion is. afterlife)
Giving your opinion neutrally "There's no other way to explain / account for "
"I think" Talking about your religious beliefs
"I feel that" "I'm a practising " (Catholic, Muslim, Jew etc)
"In my opinion" "I'm a non-observant / lapsed " (Catholic)
"As far as I'm concerned" "She's a devout" (Christian, etc)
"As I see it" "I'm a 'don't know.'"
"In my view" "I'm an agnostic."
"I tend to think that" "I'm an atheist."
Giving a strong opinion "He's an extremist / fundamentalist / evangelist."
"I'm absolutely convinced that" Talking about your political beliefs
"I'm sure that" "I support / back (the Labour Party)."
"I strongly believe that" "I'm a Conservative / Liberal / Socialist / Labour
"I have no doubt that" Party supporter."
"There's no doubt in my mind that" "I'm a life-long (Conservative / Labour Party
English expressions for asking someone's opinion supporter)."
"What do you think?" "I've always voted (Tory, Liberal etc)."
"What's your view?" "He's a staunch Conservative."
"How do you see the situation?" "She's a dyed-in-the-wool Marxist."
"What's your opinion?" Speaking tip
Talking about your beliefs To avoid misunderstandings or arguments, only
"I believe in" (the importance of free speech) talk about your political or religious beliefs in
"I'm a (great / firm) believer in " (fresh air and conversations with people you know well. It's
exercise) probably also safer to avoid religious or political
"I'm convinced that" (there's a solution to every discussions with colleagues at work. The British, in
problem) particular, tend to view political and religious
"I'm passionate about" (human rights) beliefs as extremely personal, and can sometimes
"I'm committed to " (working towards peace") find too much public discussion of these
"I don't believe in " embarrassing or even insulting.
"I think that is" (true / complete nonsense, etc) Here are some phrases you can use to "exit" an
Note uncomfortable discussion.
After a preposition such as in or about, you need "I'm not really comfortable talking about if you
either a noun or a gerund. don't mind."
For example: "I believe in free speech", or "I "I'd rather not discuss my (political) beliefs if you
believe in saying what you think". don't mind."
After "that", you need a clause. "I'm not sure this is the right time / place to discuss
For example, "I believe that we must safeguard "
the planet."
Giving a reason for your beliefs