In today's world, social media has become an arena for the most unexpected conflicts, and the incident of publicly accusing an ex-wife via the internet only confirms this trend. By engaging in an open discussion about personal issues, both men and women risk not only provoking emotional upheaval but also escalating the situation to levels that could lead to long-term legal and psychological consequences.
The difference in how public images of these figures are evaluated indicates that society demands different appearances depending on one's social role and the audience's expectations. The image, or persona, functions not merely as an external look, but as an actively constructed stereotype that conforms to certain social standards. For example, when a celebrity like Elon Musk opts for casual attire (a T-shirt and cap), it can reflect his image as a modern entrepreneur living on the edge between informality and innovation, which is acceptable for his role and audience. On the other hand, when Volodymyr Zelensky appears in camouflage, it can be interpreted as fulfilling a masculine social role – that of a public leader who must demonstrate a certain seriousness, responsibility, and solidarity with society’s collective issues.
Sectarians reject the compulsory observance of fasting because they believe that this ritual turns into a mere formal limitation that distracts from addressing more pressing public and social issues. In their view, the established framework of the fast leads to a situation where, instead of contributing to genuine spiritual improvement, it becomes a set of external rules that disrupt the natural flow of society and even impede its development. One of the important arguments is that public fasts interrupted normal work activities and essentially constituted a “ritual” that would be better abolished in favor of tackling social injustice.
Based on the provided quotes, the connection between affiliation to the Gods or the Godless and the presence of a beard is not strict or formal. In other words, having (or not having) a beard does not essentially determine one’s spiritual state or the legitimacy of one’s service. In one excerpt, emphasis is placed on the fact that the appearance and external look of a clergyman is shaped by the will and taste of the people:
The statement "If there is no God, then everything is permissible" points to a potential moral anarchy that arises in the absence of a supreme source of moral standards and accountability. It implies that without a divine establishment of good and evil, the objective basis for distinguishing right from wrong is lost, which can lead to the unchecked pursuit of personal desires.