Evolution Korea
Until recently the scientific community in Korea has refrained from engaging with the creationists in fear that doing so might increase the credibility of the movement. Silence is no longer an option.
The STR has been fighting to remove information about evolution from textbooks including the discovery that the feathered Archaeopteryx was an ancestral bird. However, this is just one aspect of the evolution of the development paradigm.
What is Evolution?
The theory of evolution is a scientific one that explains the changes in the genetic characteristics of living organisms over time. The theory is based upon the fact that living organisms adapt to their environment, which can result in variations in genes or entire genomes. These changes can, over generations lead to the creation of new species. The prevailing theory of evolution is known as natural selection, which describes the process that allows people with advantages survive and reproduce more frequently than those with disadvantageous characteristics. Over time, this differential reproduction could lead to the emergence of completely new species.
The word "evolution" is derived from the Latin word"evolution" which means unraveling or revealing, however the concept itself has had many different meanings over the years as it has taken shape in the sciences and in other fields. Early evolutionists such as Erasmus Darwin (Charles’s grandfather) and Jean Baptiste de Lamarck believed that species were predestined to evolve into a different species. Etienne Geoffroy St-Hilaire, Lamarck's embryologist pupil who came up with the term "transmutation" to describe this idea. Charles Lyell, who published the second volume of his Principles of Geology in 1833 opposed this notion and borrowed the term "evolution" from Geoffroy's student to describe the idea that existing species evolve into other species in a gradual and predictable manner.
In recent years evolutionary biologists have defined evolution as a process that occurs when living things develop characteristics that enhance their chances of survival, or their ability to produce offspring. As time passes this genetic variation can result in the development of completely new biological functions or physical traits in the population. Natural selection is the mechanism that triggers the most evolutionary changes. Changes that are not genetic, like an increase in muscle mass due to exercise or diet, can't be considered to be evolutionary because they aren't passed down to future generations.
Despite the fact that evolution has stood the test of time and a multitude of scientific studies however, creationists have taken advantage of the notion that the theory is controversial and claim that it shouldn't be taught in school. In South Korea, creationists won a few victories against evolution in textbooks for high school. This includes the removal of all references about the evolutionary origins for humans as well as Archaeopteryx which is a feathered dinosaur that is believed to be the bird's ancestor.
Why is Evolution Important?
Evolution explains how Earth and all living species evolved. It also serves as a basis of biology and helps scientists comprehend how living organisms operate and develop. Evolution also shows how different species are connected. Scientists study evolution to better understand nature and make useful discoveries such as new drugs.
The evidence for evolution is overwhelming. No other scientific theory can explain as much about the universe as the life on earth. It has been thoroughly examined and confirmed for many years. Many people, including religious leaders, are in support of the scientific theory. It is important to remember that evolutionary biology isn't in interfere with religious beliefs since it only focuses on physical objects, events and processes.
Many religious people have discovered a way to reconcile evolution with their beliefs. For instance certain Christians believe that God created the universe through evolution, and that humans share an ancestral lineage with other animals.
It is important for science educators to support the teaching of evolution. In some countries, the opposition to evolution has been growing. In the United States, efforts to restrict the teaching of evolution have made headway in a few states. In South Korea, a group called the Society for Textbook Revise (STR) which is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research, is campaigning for the removal of textbooks about the evolution of horses and the Avian ancestral Archaeopteryx.
While these are disturbing changes, it's important to keep in mind that the evidence for evolution is overwhelming. The evidence comes from a diverse range of sources, such as fossils, genetic studies, and the behavior of living organisms. The evidence is also independently verified by other scientists.
The majority of scientists agree with the theory of evolution. The reasons behind this support are diverse. Some scientists study evolution to discover practical solutions for example, such as the development of medications, while others are motivated by the desire to improve the lives of animals and plant species, generally to benefit humans. Some scientists are just curious, whereas others have an intense belief in God.
What is Creationism?
Creationists believe that God created all things in the universe. They also believe the Bible is God's word and should be interpreted in a literal manner. Many creationists are Christians, but not all. Creationists typically fall into one of two categories: Young Earth creationists (YEC) and old earth creationists (OEC).
YECs are the most well known form of creationist, and they believe that God created the world in the exact way described in the Bible. They believe that the biblical account of the six days of creation is literal, and that the universe and the life on Earth began only recently.
OECs aren't as popular However, their beliefs are just as intense as the YECs. OECs believe that the universe and life on Earth are billions of years old and they believe that evolution is an untruth.
Both kinds of creationism deny the idea that scientific principles like biogenesis and natural selection can explain how life started on Earth. They argue that evolution is not possible because it would require the creation of a miracle, and the founders of modern science eschewed miracles for fear of losing credibility.
Some creationists believe in naturalistic evolution as well as special creation, and call their position "theistic evolution." This is also referred to as "continuous evolutionism" or the "evolution of species created." In this view, God creates the original species and allows them to evolve over time. Eventually, these evolutionary changes will create new species that are similar to the original ones.
Other creationists hold that God created the universe and all living things in a single event, referred to as the Great Flood. They believe that the original species were created at the same time and that they developed slowly afterwards. They deny the notion of abiogenesis and claim that self-replicating living cannot come from non-living matter.
In general, the creationists are against teaching evolution at schools. Numerous professional organizations, such as the National Science Teachers Association and the Association for Science Teacher Education are in support of this view and so do the American Anthropological Association and the Geological Society of America. Some scientists and educational institutions, however, are more flexible and permit both evolution and creationism to be included in their curricula.
What is Creationism?
When people think of creationism, they often think of the United States. However, South Korea is also home to an anti-evolution movement. The publishers of textbooks for high school students have recently declared that they will be removing references to evolution from their textbooks. The Society for Textbook Revise, an independent body which is an offshoot from the Korea Association for Creation Research (KACCR) is the one who has led this drive. The STR has scored its first victory by removing from textbooks evidence of the evolution and ancestor of an avian, the Archeopteryx. The next step is to take out the finch-research of Darwin's famed and also on human evolution.
STR claims to have the support of 4,000 families and individual members. The goal, according to STR is to clear the world of what it calls "atheist materialism" that paints a negative view for students. It also aims at countering the influence of American Creationists across the country. A survey of students in biology revealed that a majority of them did not believe in evolution. The reasons for this are not clear however, they could be related to religion and the absence of full-time creation scientists across the country.
The KACR has achieved many things through its lectures and seminar events. It publishes a bimonthly magazine called Creation and an ebook. One of them is a textbook on the natural sciences that has a creationist viewpoint, which has sparked interest among college students. In 1991, a professor, together with a minister began teaching Creation Science at one university. It is still taught in the present.
On August 6th and 7th of 1993, KACR hosted a second International Symposium on Creation Research. 에볼루션 카지노 was held in conjunction with the opening of the World Expo in Daejeon. Six lecturers from abroad including ICR's John Morris and Steven Austin addressed an audience of several thousand. KACR members and KACR have also presented lectures on creation science in prestigious seminaries. KACR plans to establish a Creation Science Education Center.