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t is a fact that the advancement in science and technology often accompanies decline in historical traditions. This is not necessarily a good thing, but helpful because we eliminate out dated part of traditions while preserving the useful part. Also, it is natural that people find convenient ways of doing things.
.... It's better if you expressed your opinion more directly in your introduction.
First of all, increased understanding in science and technology helps us to get rid of useless and harmful superstitions
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For example, we all know that thunder and lightening are not the results of gods being angry, but are electrical current in the air. Likewise, flood is not the result of angry gods because people do not offer sacrifice to the gods regularly, which is a common belief decades ago.
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You write quite good! Aim for a flying score! :D