The Worst Mistake In History Of The Human Race Essay
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Life has changed tremendously in the past till date. Many changes have occurred both in the social, economic, and political facets of life. There are many changes still occurring with the evidence of shifting from old ways to new lifestyles in evident across the board. Lifestyles have also taken a different turn in the event that most people do not live in the old patterns and beliefs of life. Many people have thus not only forsaken the old ways and lifestyles but it is also important to embrace the idea and truth that the world has taken a different angle in every aspect. Technology has introduced various notes that have influenced the turn of events. Today, every feature of society is manipulated through the eye of technology, knowledge, …show more content…
In this essay, the author
- Explains that life has changed tremendously in the past. many people have forsaken the old ways and lifestyles and embrace the idea and truth that the world has taken a different angle in every aspect.
- Analyzes how jared introduced a remarkable argument that utterly diverts attention from the current view of events. he denotes that the nutritional world has been impact negatively.
- Analyzes how jared (1987) denotes that there are multiple ways given to explain the way one should make decisions concerning their lives. he explains that the old and primitive ways of feeding were most nutritious and beneficial to human health.
- Agrees with jared that nutrition in the old days was much better than it is today, but the rise of technology has saved the world.
- Analyzes how the article by whiston illustrates the way religion was carried in the old days. in the simplicity of judgment all religious practices were to be followed as per the ruler’s word.
- Analyzes how jared dwells on agriculture and cultural practices that affected human life, while sandars takes a different route to history using religion as compared to whiston.
- Concludes that history shows the difference between the past and the current state and also explain the gradual transformation of man and society in a clear manner. jared and whiston have engaged in this journey and noted the differences that have resulted with complexities of the modern society.
People seem to be enjoying the current events and influx of knowledge in decision-making and the rise of the modern society that forfeits traditions and culture of the old. He denotes that the nutritional world has been impact negatively. In his article “The Worst Mistake in History of the Human Race” he strongly points that the old ways of practicing nutrition were much between as compared to the current world. The article begins by highlighting the various beliefs which people have long been exposed to since tender ages. For instance, he mentions that people have been taught to understand that various origins of the universe and human creation. He thus compares the same with the changes in the current global society. Yet, the question remains are these changes meant for good or are they a mistake to the human …show more content…
As much as the nutrition bears an extensive change as noted by Jared, the same also is clear in other spheres of life. Religion on the other side of the equation shows a significant transformation of the global community today. The article by Whiston (1987) illustrates the way religion was carried in the old days. In comparison with Jared historical analysis, a clear comparison is noted that both times life was simple. In the simplicity of judgment all religious practices were to be followed as per the ruler’s word. The rebellious one that chose to follow their choices died under the judgment of the rulers and persecutors. As if that was not enough, history still explains the heart of making sacrifices to gods on altars with fire. At this point, it seems that changes were meant for the best as people were living on bondage. Most of them followed orders and did not understand the freedom to worship. Nonetheless, does it seem to be freedom when the current society is full of pagan worship and social
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