Evolution Korea
For a long time, the Korean scientific community avoided engaging with the creationists out of fear of giving the movement more credence. 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 ancestor bird. This is only one example of the way in which the development paradigm has evolved.
What is Evolution?
The theory of evolution is a scientific one that explains the change in genetic characteristics of living organisms over time. The theory is based on the fact that living organisms adapt to their environments, which can cause variations in genes or even complete genomes. Over many generations these changes could lead to the emergence new species. The predominant theory of evolution is known as natural selection, which describes the process by which those with favorable characteristics live and reproduce more often than those with disadvantageous characteristics. In time, this disparity in reproduction may lead to the emergence of entirely new species.
The word "evolution" is derived from the Latin word for unrolling or revealing. However, the concept itself has a myriad of meanings as it has taken form in the sciences and in other fields. Early evolutionists, such as Jean Baptiste de Lamarck and Erasmus Darwin (Charles's grandfather) believed that existing species evolved into new species in a planned manner. Etienne Geoffroy St.Hilaire was Lamarck's embryologist pupil who coined the term "transmutation" to describe this theory. Charles Lyell, who published the second volume of his Principles of Geology in 1833 challenged this notion and borrowed the term "evolution" from Geoffroy's student to describe the view that species are evolving into different species in a gradual and predictable manner.
In recent years evolutionary biologists have defined evolution as a process when living creatures develop characteristics that enhance their chances of survival or ability to produce offspring. As time passes, genetic variation can cause a population develop new physical traits or biological functions. Natural selection is the process that drives the most evolutionary changes. Non-genetic changes, such as an increase in muscle mass due to exercise or diet, can't be considered evolution because they aren't passed on to future generations.
Creationists have a tendency to use the argument that evolution is controversial, despite the fact that it has been proven true by thousands of scientific tests and it has stood the test of time. They claim that the theory shouldn't be taught at school. In South Korea, creationists have gained a few victories in their campaign to exclude evolution from high school textbooks, including the removal of references to the evolutionary roots of humans, as well as the Archaeopteryx feathered dinosaur thought to be an ancestral bird's ancestor.
Why is Evolution important to humanity?
Evolution is the explanation for the origins of Earth and all living species. It is also one of the foundations of biology, and aids scientists to understand how living things function and develop. Evolution also shows the connections between species. Scientists study evolution in order to better comprehend nature and make valuable discoveries such as new drugs.
The evidence for evolution is overwhelming. There is no other scientific theory that explains so much about the universe and life on Earth, and it has been rigorously tested and verified over the course of many years. Many people, and even religious leaders, are in support of the scientific theory. It is important to remember that evolutionary biology does not interfere with religious beliefs since it only focuses on physical objects, events and processes.
Many religious people have come up with a way of reconciling evolution with their beliefs. Certain Christians for instance, believe that God created everything through evolution, and that humans share an ancestral connection to other animals.
It is important that science educators stand up for the teaching of evolution. In some countries, the opposition to evolution has been rising. In the United States, efforts to restrict the teaching of evolution have made some headway in a few states. In South Korea, a group called the Society for Textbook Revise, an offshoot from the Korea Association for Creation Research (KAC) is a campaign for textbooks that cover the evolution of horses and their Avian ancestor Archaeopteryx.
It is crucial to keep in mind that the evidence in support of evolution is overwhelming. The evidence comes from a wide variety of sources, including fossils, genetic studies and the behavior of living organisms. The evidence is also independently verified by other scientists.
The vast majority of scientists agree with the theory of evolution. The reason for this is a variety of reasons. Scientists study evolution to make practical discoveries, such as developing treatments and other treatments, while others are driven by an interest in improving the quality of life for animals and plant species, usually for the benefit of humans. Some are simply curious, whereas others have a deep faith in God and are seeking to understand how the universe functions.
What is Creationism?
Creationists are those who believe that God created the universe and all that is in it. They also believe that the Bible is the word of God and should be taken literally. Many creationists are Christians, but not all. Creationists are generally divided into two groups: Young Earth Creationists (YEC) or old earth creationists.
The most well-known type of creationist is known as the YEC. They believe that God created the universe exactly in the manner described in the Bible. YECs believe that the biblical account of the six days of creation is true, and that the universe and the life on Earth started only recently.
OECs are less well known, but they are as enthusiastic about their beliefs as YECs. OECs believe that the universe and life on Earth are billions of years old and they believe that evolution is an untruth.
Both types of creationism reject the notion that scientific principles such as natural selection and abiogenesis can explain the origins of life on Earth. They argue that evolution is impossible, because it requires miracles. The founders of modern scientific thought shunned miracles out of fear they could lose their credibility.
Some creationists believe in naturalistic evolution and also special creation and consider their views to be "theistic evolution." This is sometimes called "continuous creationism" or "evolution from created kinds." The theory says that God creates species from scratch and then allows these to change over time. Eventually the evolutionary changes result in new species identical to the original species.
Others believe that God created the universe and all living things in a single event, known as the Great Flood. These creationists hold that all the species of the beginning were created at the same time and that they gradually evolved. They also reject the idea of abiogenesis, and argue that the self-replicating creation of organisms from nonliving matter is unattainable.
In general, creationists are against teaching evolution at schools. This is supported by a myriad of professional associations which include the National Science Teachers Association, the Association for Science Teacher Education as well as the American Anthropological Association, and the Geological Society of America. However, some academic institutions and scientists are more flexible and allow the inclusion of both evolution and creationism in their curricula.
What is Creationism?
When people think of the concept of the concept of creationism, a lot think of the United States. South Korea also has an anti-evolutionist group. The publishers of high-school textbooks announced last week that they will remove references to evolution in their books. A group dubbed the Society for Textbook Revise (STR), an independent body that is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research which is the driving force behind the campaign. The STR has won its first victory by removing from textbooks examples of the evolution and ancestor of an bird, the Archeopteryx. The next goal is to eliminate portions of Darwin's notorious finch-research as well as on human evolution.
STR claims that it has the support of 4,000 families as well as individual members. Its goal is to weed out what it believes is the "atheist materialism" that paints an unhopeful 무료 에볼루션 worldview for students. It also seeks to counter the influence of American Creationists across the country. A survey of trainee biology teachers revealed that a majority do not believe in the concept of evolution. The reasons for this are not clear, but may include religious beliefs or the absence of full-time creation scientists across the United States.
The KACR accomplished a number of things through its lectures and seminars in the past. It publishes a bimonthly news magazine, Creation, and has published books. Among these is a textbook on the natural sciences, with an evolutionary perspective that has sparked interest among college students. In 1991 an academic and minister began teaching Creation Science in one university and it continues to be taught until today.
On August 6 and 7, 1993, coinciding with the World Expo opened in Daejeon, KACR held a second International Symposium on Creation Research. Six lecturers from the world, including ICR's John Morris, Duane Gish and Steven Austin spoke to audiences of several thousand. KACR and its members have given talks on creation science at major seminaries too. KACR plans to establish a Creation Science Education Center in the future.