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Evolution Korea<br><br>For a long time the Korean scientific community resisted engaging with creationists for fear of giving the movement more credibility. However, silence is no anymore an option.<br><br>The STR has been fighting to get evolution-related content from textbooks, including the discovery that the feathered Archaeopteryx was an ancestral bird. But this is merely 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 changes in genetic characteristics over time. The theory is based upon the fact that living organisms adapt to their environment, which may result in changes to genes or entire genomes. Over the course of many generations these changes could result in the emergence of new species. Natural selection is the most popular theory of evolution. It explains how people who have advantages survive and reproduce more than those with disadvantageous ones. This variation in reproduction could eventually lead to the emergence and evolution of new species.<br><br>The term "evolution" is derived from Latin for revealing or unrolling, has been used in many different ways as the concept has evolved in both science and elsewhere. Some early evolutionists, including Jean Baptiste de Lamarck and ๋ฌด๋ฃ์๋ณผ๋ฃจ์ - [https://ai-db.science/wiki/5_Things_Everyone_Gets_Wrong_Regarding_Evolution_Baccarat this site], Erasmus Darwin (Charles's grandfather) believed that the existing species transformed into other species in a certain way. Etienne Geoffroy St.Hilaire was Lamarck's embryologist disciple who coined the term "transmutation" to describe this theory. Charles Lyell, in his Principles of Geology, published in 1833, criticized the idea of evolution and borrowed the term from Geoffroy's student.<br><br>Evolutionary biologists define it more recently as a process through which living creatures develop traits to increase their chances of living or conceiving offspring. As time passes, this genetic variability can result in the development of entirely new physical or biological traits in the same population. Natural selection is the mechanism that triggers the most evolutionary changes. Other changes that aren't genetic, such as an increase in muscle mass from exercise or diet, cannot be considered evolution because they aren't passed on to future generations.<br><br>Despite the fact that evolution has stood the tests of time and thousands of scientific studies, creationists have seized on the notion that the theory is controversial to claim that it shouldn't be taught in schools. In South Korea, creationists won a few victories over evolution in textbooks for high schools. This includes the removal of all references to the evolutionary roots of humans as well as Archaeopteryx - a feathered dinosaur that is believed to be the ancestor of birds.<br><br>Why is Evolution Important?<br><br>Evolution explains how Earth and all its living species came to be. It is also one of the foundations of biology and helps scientists to understand how living things function and grow. Evolution also shows the connections between species. Scientists study evolution in order to better comprehend nature and make important discoveries like new medicines.<br><br>The evidence for evolution is overwhelming. No other scientific theory can explain as much about the universe as the life on our planet. 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 understand that evolutionary biology does not conflict with religious beliefs, since the theory is based on objects, events and processes in the physical world.<br><br>Many religious people have come up with a way of reconciling evolution with their convictions. Certain Christians for instance, believe that God created everything through evolution, and that humans share an ancestry that is shared with other animals.<br><br>It is important for science educators to stand up for the teaching of evolution. In some countries, anti-evolution sentiment is 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, 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.<br><br>It is crucial to keep in mind, however, that the evidence in favor of evolution is overwhelming. The evidence for evolution is based on a variety of sources, including fossils, genetics, and even the behavior of living creatures. Other scientists independently verify the evidence.<br><br>The vast majority of scientists support the theory of evolution. This belief is based on many different reasons. Scientists are studying evolution to discover practical solutions such as the development of new medicines, while others do so to improve the quality of animal and plant species, mostly to benefit humans. Some scientists are just curious, while others have an intense belief in God.<br><br>What is Creationism?<br><br>Creationists believe that God created all things in the universe. They also believe that the Bible is the word of God and should be taken seriously. Although Creationists may not all be Christian however, many are. Creationists are generally divided into two groups: Young Earth Creationists (YEC) or old earth creationists.<br><br>The YECs are perhaps the most well known type of creationist, and they believe that God created the universe exactly as described in the Bible. YECs believe that the biblical account of the creation's six days is literal, and that the universe and the life on Earth began only recently.<br><br>OECs may be less popular however their beliefs are just as intense as those of YECs. OECs believe that the universe and life on Earth are billions of years old, and they believe that evolution is a myth.<br><br>Both forms of creationism deny that scientific principles such as natural selection and abiogenesis are able to explain the origin of life on Earth. They claim that evolution is not possible because it requires the creation of a miracle, [https://dokuwiki.stream/wiki/Quiz_How_Much_Do_You_Know_About_Evolution_Blackjack ์๋ณผ๋ฃจ์ ] [https://moparwiki.win/wiki/Post:Three_Reasons_Why_Youre_Evolution_Baccarat_Is_Broken_And_How_To_Fix_It ์๋ณผ๋ฃจ์ ์นด์ง๋ ธ ์ฌ์ดํธ] ์ฌ์ดํธ ([https://www.dermandar.com/user/lisatie6/ recommended site]) and the founders of modern science rejected miracles out of fear of losing credibility.<br><br>Some creationists are able to accept naturalistic evolution as well as special creation, and refer to their view "theistic evolution." It is sometimes referred to as "continuous creationism" or "evolution from the created species." This theory states that God creates original species and allows them to change over time. These evolutionary changes eventually will result in new species similar to the original.<br><br>Others believe that God created the universe and all living things in a single event, called the Great Flood. Creationists believe that all the original species were created at the same time and then slowly evolved. They also reject the idea of abiogenesis, and argue that the emergence of self-replicating organisms from nonliving matter is impossible.<br><br>In general, creationists oppose the teaching of evolution in schools. This is a position that is backed by a variety of professional organizations, including the National Science Teachers Association, the Association for Science Teacher Education, the American Anthropological Association, and the Geological Society of America. Certain scientists and educational institutions, however, are more flexible and permit both evolution and creationism to be incorporated into their curriculum.<br><br>What is Creationism?<br><br>When people think of the concept of creationism typically think of the United States. South Korea also has an anti-evolutionist group. The publishers of high-school textbooks announced recently that they will remove references to evolution from their textbooks. A group known as the Society for Textbook Revise (STR), an independent 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 in textbooks. It is now focusing 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 4,000 families and individual members. Its aim is to root out what it regards as the "atheist materialism" that reflects a hopeless worldview for students. It also hopes to combat the influence of American creationists in the United States. A survey of undergraduates studying biology revealed that half of them did not believe in evolution. The causes are not clear, but could include religious beliefs or the lack of creation scientists in the country.<br><br>The KACR achieved many things through its lectures and seminars in the past. It publishes a bimonthly journal called Creation and a book. One of these was an educational textbook on natural sciences with a creationist stance. This led to an interest in the college community. In 1991, a professor and minister began teaching Creation Science in one university and it continues to be 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 the world, including ICR's John Morris, Duane Gish and Steven Austin spoke to audiences of several thousand. KACR members and KACR have also given talks on creation science in major seminaries. KACR plans to create a Creation Science Education Center in the near future.
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