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Evolution Korea<br><br>For a long time the scientific community in Korea has avoided engaging with creationists, afraid that doing so might boost the credibility of the group. Silence is no longer an alternative.<br><br>The STR has been fighting to get 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.<br><br>What is Evolution?<br><br>The theory of evolution is a branch of science that explains the evolution of genetic traits over time. The theory is based upon the fact that living creatures adapt to their environment, which could result in changes to genes or even whole genomes. Over the course of many generations the changes could result in the creation of new species. The most popular theory of evolution is called natural selection, which describes the process that allows 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 completely new species.<br><br>The word "evolution" is derived from the Latin word meaning unrolling or revealing. However, the concept itself has a myriad of meanings since it took shape in the sciences and elsewhere. Early evolutionists such as Erasmus Darwin (Charles’s grandfather) and Jean Baptiste de Lamarck believed that species were predestined to change into another species. The term"transmutation" was coined by Lamarck's student, embryologist Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, to describe this idea. 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 notion that existing species evolve into other species in a gradual and predictable way.<br><br>Evolutionary biologists define evolution more recently as a process by which living organisms develop traits to improve their chances of living or producing offspring. As time passes, genetic variation can cause a population to develop new physical characteristics or biological functions. This change in gene frequencies is called natural selection, and it is the main driver of evolutionary change. Changes that are not genetic, like an increase in muscle mass through exercise or [https://lt.dananxun.cn/home.php?mod=space&uid=1209962 에볼루션바카라] diet, cannot be considered to be evolution since they don't pass on to future generations.<br><br>Despite the fact that evolution has stood the test of time and thousands of scientific tests Creationists have taken advantage of the notion that the theory is controversial to claim that it shouldn't be taught in school. In South Korea, creationists have had a few wins in their fight to remove evolution from high-school textbooks and have also gotten rid of any references to the evolutionary history of humans as well as the Archaeopteryx, a feathered dinosaur believed to be an ancestral bird's parent.<br><br>Why is Evolution Important for Humanity?<br><br>Evolution explains the origins of Earth and all living species. It is one of the fundamentals of biology, and helps scientists to understand how living things function and grow. Evolution also reveals the relationships between different species. Scientists study evolution to better comprehend nature and make valuable discoveries, such as the development of new treatments.<br><br>The evidence for evolution of biological species is overwhelming. There is no other scientific theory that explains as much about the universe as the life on earth. It has been rigorously examined and confirmed for many years. Many people, including religious leaders, are in support of the scientific theory. It is important to note that evolutionary biology doesn't contradict religions, since the theory only deals with processes, objects, and events within the physical world.<br><br>In reality many religious people have come up with ways to reconcile their beliefs with evolution. For instance some Christians believe that God created the world through evolution and that humans have an ancestral connection with other animals.<br><br>It is crucial for scientists to support the teaching of evolution. In some countries, the anti-evolution movement has been growing. In the United States some states have taken measures to restrict teaching of evolution. In South Korea, a group called the Society for Textbook Revise, an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research (KAC) is a campaign for textbooks to include content on the evolutionary history of horses and their Avian ancestor Archaeopteryx.<br><br>It is important to remember, however, that the evidence in favor of evolution is overwhelming. The evidence comes from a wide range of sources, including fossils, [https://vadaszapro.eu/user/profile/1532931 에볼루션 바카라] 무료 바카라 - [https://peatix.com/user/25199348 https://peatix.com/User/25199348] - genetic studies, and the behavior of living organisms. Other scientists independently verify the evidence.<br><br>The vast majority of scientists agree with the theory of evolution. This support is based on a variety of reasons. Certain scientists study evolution to make practical discoveries such as developing new medicines, while others do so to improve the quality of animal and plant species, mostly to benefit of humans. Some scientists are just curious, while others have a strong religious belief in God.<br><br>What is Creationism?<br><br>Creationists are people 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 however, not all. Creationists are usually divided into two groups: Young Earth Creationists (YEC) or old earth creationists.<br><br>YECs are the most well known type 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 true, and that the universe and the life on Earth was created only recently.<br><br>OECs are not as well-known, but they are as passionate about their beliefs as YECs. OECs believe that the universe and Earth are billions of years old and that evolution is a lie.<br><br>Both forms of creationism reject the notion that scientific theories such as natural selection and abiogenesis are able to explain the origin of life on Earth. They argue that evolution isn't possible because it would require the creation of a miracle, and the founders of modern science shied away from miracles due to fear that they would lose credibility.<br><br>Some creationists accept naturalistic evolution and also special creation and consider their views to be "theistic evolution." This is sometimes known as "continuous creationism" or "evolution from created kinds." This theory states that God creates the original species and then allows them to evolve over time. These evolutionary changes will eventually produce new species that are similar to the original.<br><br>Some creationists believe that God created all living things and the universe in one event called the Great Flood. These creationists hold that all the original species were created at the same time and then gradually evolved. They also reject the concept of abiogenesis and argue that the emergence of self-replicating organisms from nonliving matter is unattainable.<br><br>In general, the creationists are opposed to the teaching of evolution in schools. This is supported by a variety of professional organizations such as the National Science Teachers Association, the Association for Science Teacher Education as well as 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.<br><br>What is Creationism in Korea?<br><br>When people think of creationism, many of them think of the United States. South Korea also has an anti-evolution group. The publishers of high school textbooks have recently announced that they will eliminate references to evolution from their textbooks. A group known as the Society for Textbook Revise (STR) is an unofficial body that is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research and has been the driving force behind the move. STR has won its first victory by eliminating instances of the evolution of the horse as well as an avian ancestor, the Archeopteryx from textbooks. Its sights are now set on removing excerpts from Darwin's infamous finch research and on human evolution as well.<br><br>STR claims that it has the support of around 4,000 families and individuals. Its goal is to weed out what it sees as the "atheist materialism" that reflects a hopeless worldview for students. It also seeks to counter the influence of American Creationists in the United States. A survey of trainee biology teachers found that about half do not believe in the concept of evolution. The reasons for this are not clear but could be due to religious beliefs and the lack of full-time creation scientists across the United States.<br><br>The KACR achieved many things through its seminars and lectures in the past. It publishes a bimonthly news magazine, Creation, and has published books. The most notable of these is a text on the natural sciences that has an evolutionary perspective that attracted the attention of college communities. In 1991, a professor [https://www.kg69.com/home.php?mod=space&uid=306510 에볼루션 바카라사이트] 블랙잭; [https://atavi.com/share/x1n67kzj6aik Atavi.com], and minister started teaching Creation Science in one university and it is taught to this day.<br><br>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 outside the country including ICR's John Morris and Steven Austin presented to thousands of people. KACR members and KACR have also given lectures on the subject of creation science at major seminaries. KACR plans to establish a Creation Science Education Center in the near future.
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