Evolution Korea
For a long time the scientific community in Korea has avoided engaging with the creationists in fear that doing so could increase the credibility of the movement. The silence is no longer a viable option.
The STR has been fighting to eliminate the content on evolution from textbooks, including the discovery that the feathered Archaeopteryx was an ancestral bird. But this is merely one aspect of the development paradigm's evolution.
What is Evolution?
Evolution is a theory of science that explains the changes in the genetic characteristics of living organisms over time. The theory is based on the fact that living things adapt to their surroundings and this can lead to changes in genes, or even entire genomes. These changes could over generations lead to the emergence of new species. Natural selection is the dominant theory of evolution. It explains how individuals with traits that are advantageous are more likely to reproduce and survive than those with disadvantageous ones. In time, this disparity in reproduction can result in the creation of completely new species.
The word "evolution" comes from the Latin word for unrolling or revealing, but the concept itself has had many different meanings since it took form in the sciences and other fields. Early evolutionists like Erasmus Darwin (Charles’s grandfather) and Jean Baptiste de Lamarck believed that species were predetermined to change into another species. The term transmutation was coined by Lamarck's student embryologist Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire to describe this view. Charles Lyell, who published the second volume of his Principles of Geology in 1833, attacked this idea and borrowed the term "evolution" from Geoffroy's student to describe the view that existing species change into different species in an orderly and predictable manner.
Evolutionary biologists define evolution more recently as a process in which living things develop characteristics that increase their chances of living or conceiving offspring. In time, this genetic variability can result in the development of completely new physical or biological functions in the population. This shift in gene frequency is called natural selection, and is the primary driver behind evolutionary changes. Changes that are not genetic, like an increase in muscle mass through exercise or diet, cannot be considered to be evolutionary because they aren't passed down to future generations.
Despite the fact that evolution has withstood the test of time and thousands of scientific studies, creationists have seized on the idea that evolution is controversial and argue that it shouldn't be taught in school. In South Korea, creationists have gained a few victories in their fight to remove evolution from high-school textbooks, including the removal of any references to the evolutionary roots of humans as well as the Archaeopteryx, a feathered dinosaur thought to be the ancestral bird's ancestor.
Why is Evolution Important for Humanity?
Evolution explains how the Earth and all its living species evolved. It is one of the fundamentals of biology, and aids scientists to understand how living things function and grow. Evolution also reveals the relationships between different species. Scientists study evolution in order to better comprehend nature and make valuable discoveries like new treatments.
The evidence for evolution of biological species is overwhelming. There is no other scientific theory that can explain so much about the universe as well as life on this planet, and it has been rigorously tested and confirmed over a long period of time. Many people, including some religious leaders, support the theory of evolution as a scientific fact. It is important to remember that evolutionary biology does not interfere with religions, since the theory is based on objects, events and processes in the physical world.
Many religious people have come up with a way of reconciling evolution with their beliefs. Some Christians for instance believe that God created everything through evolution and that humans share an ancestral connection to other animals.
It is essential for science educators to support the teaching of evolution. In certain countries, the anti-evolution movement has been rising. In the United States some states have taken measures to restrict teaching evolution. In South Korea, a group called the Society for Textbook Revise (STR) which is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research is urging the removal of textbooks about the evolution of horses as well as the bird ancestral Archaeopteryx.
It is vital to remember, however, that the evidence in support of evolution is overwhelming. The evidence for evolution comes from many sources, including fossils, genetics, and even the behavior of living creatures. Other scientists independently verify the evidence.
The majority of scientists support the theory of evolution. The reason for this is many different reasons. Certain scientists study evolution in order to discover practical solutions that can lead to the development of new medications and other treatments, while others are driven by the desire to improve the lives of animals and plant species, typically for the benefit of humans. Some scientists are simply curious, whereas others have an intense belief in God.
What is Creationism?
Creationists are those who believe that God created the universe and everything in it. They also believe the Bible is God's word and should be interpreted in a literal manner. While not all creationists are Christian but many are. Creationists are typically divided into two groups: Young Earth Creationists (YEC) or old earth creationists.
The most popular type of creationist is known as the YEC. They believe that God created the universe exactly in the manner described in the Bible. YECs hold that the biblical account of the six days of creation was true and that the universe as well as life on Earth were only created recently.
OECs are not as well-known however they are just as enthusiastic about their beliefs as YECs. OECs believe that the universe and life on Earth are billions of years old, and that evolution is an untruth.
Both types of creationism reject that scientific principles such as natural selection and biogenesis can explain how life started on Earth. They argue that evolution is impossible because it would require the creation of a miracle, and the scientists who founded modern science rejected miracles out of fear of losing credibility.
Some creationists believe in naturalistic evolution and special creation, and refer to their belief as "theistic evolution.” This is sometimes known as "continuous creationism" or "evolution from the original species." In this view, God creates the original species, and then allows them to evolve over time. In the end these evolutionary changes will result in new species identical to the original species.
Some creationists believe that God created all living things and the entire universe in one event called the Great Flood. Creationists believe that the original species were all created at the same time, and that they evolved gradually afterward. They also reject the idea of abiogenesis and claim that the self-replicating creation of organisms from nonliving matter is impossible.
In general, creationists oppose teaching evolution in schools. Numerous professional organizations such as the National Science Teachers Association and the Association for Science Teacher Education are in support of this view, as do the American Anthropological Association and the Geological Society of America. However, some scientists and educational institutions are more flexible and allow for the inclusion of both evolution and creationism in their curriculum.
What is Creationism?
When people think about creationism, many of them think of the United States. South Korea also has an anti-evolution group. Publishers of high school textbooks have recently announced that they will remove references to evolution from their books. 에볼루션 카지노 사이트 called the Society for Textbook Revise (STR) is an unofficial body that is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research which is the driving force behind the campaign. The STR has achieved its first victory by removing from textbooks examples of the evolution and ancestor of an avian, called the Archeopteryx. Its next target is to eliminate excerpts from Darwin’s infamous finch-research and also on human evolution.
STR claims to have the support of 4,000 families and members. Its goal is to weed out what it believes is the "atheist materialism" that reflects a hopeless worldview for students. It also hopes to combat the influence of American creationists who live in the US. A survey of students in biology found that half did not believe evolution. The reasons aren't clear, but could include religious beliefs or the absence of creation scientists in the US.
The KACR has achieved a lot through its lectures and seminars in the past. It also publishes a bimonthly magazine called Creation and a book. One of them is a textbook on the natural sciences, with a creationist viewpoint, which sparked interest in college communities. In 1991, a professor along with a minister began teaching Creation Science at one university. It is still taught today.
On August 6-7 1993, KACR hosted a second International Symposium on Creation Research. It was held in conjunction with the opening of the World Expo in Daejeon. Six lecturers from abroad including ICR's John Morris, Duane Gish and Steven Austin spoke to audiences of a few thousand. KACR members and KACR have also given lectures on creation science in major seminaries. KACR plans to establish a Creation Science Education Center.