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Evolution Korea<br><br>For a long time the Korean scientific community refrained from engaging with creationists, afraid that doing so could increase the credibility of the movement. But silence is no longer an option.<br><br>The STR has been battling to remove content from textbooks that describe evolution,  [http://italianculture.net/redir.php?url=https://marvelvsdc.faith/wiki/Five_Lessons_You_Can_Learn_From_Evolution_Gaming 에볼루션 바카라 사이트] including the discovery of the feathered dinosaur Archaeopteryx as an early bird's ancestor. However, this is just one aspect of the evolution of the developmental paradigm.<br><br>What is Evolution?<br><br>Evolution is a scientific theory that explains the changes in the genetic traits of living organisms over time. The theory is based on the fact that living organisms adapt to their environment, which may result in changes to genes or even whole genomes. These changes could over generations result in the development of new species. Natural selection is the predominant theory of evolution. It explains how people with advantageous traits can reproduce faster and longer than those with disadvantageous ones. Over time, this differential reproduction can result in the creation of entirely new species.<br><br>The term "evolution" comes from the Latin word meaning unrolling or revealing. However, the concept itself has a myriad of meanings as it has taken shape 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 transformed into other species in a predetermined fashion. The term"transmutation" was coined by Lamarck's student, embryologist Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire to describe this idea. 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 things develop characteristics to increase their chances of surviving or conceiving offspring. Over time the genetic variability could lead to the emergence of completely new physical or biological functions in a population. This shift in gene frequency is called natural selection, and is the primary driver behind evolutionary changes. However, non-genetic changes such as the increase in muscle mass from diet or exercise cannot be considered examples of evolution since they are not inherited by the next generation.<br><br>Despite the fact that evolution has withstood the tests of time and thousands of scientific studies Creationists have taken advantage of the notion that the theory is controversial to argue that it shouldn't be taught in schools. In South Korea, creationists won a few victories over evolution in high school textbooks. This includes the removal of references about the evolutionary history of humans and Archaeopteryx - a feathered dinosaur believed to be the ancestor of birds.<br><br>Why is Evolution Important for Humanity?<br><br>Evolution is the explanation for the origins of Earth and all living species. It is one of the fundamentals of biology,  [https://www.metooo.co.uk/u/676be2cfacd17a1177348c16 에볼루션 코리아] and helps scientists to understand how living things function and grow. Evolution also shows how various species are interconnected. Scientists study evolution to understand the natural world, and to make useful discoveries like the development of new treatments.<br><br>The evidence for evolution of biological species is overwhelming. There is no other scientific theory that explains so much about the universe as well as life on earth and has been rigorously tested and confirmed over a long period of time. Many people, even some religious leaders, are in favor of the scientific theory. It is essential to remember that evolutionary biology isn't in interfere with religious beliefs since it only addresses physical objects, events and processes.<br><br>Many religious people have found a way to reconcile evolution with their beliefs. For example, some Christians believe that God created the universe through evolution and that humans share an ancestral lineage with other animals.<br><br>It is essential that scientists and educators speak out for the teaching evolution. In certain countries, the opposition to evolution has been growing. In the United States some states have taken steps to limit teaching of evolution. In South Korea, a group known as the Society for Textbook Revise, an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research (KAC) is pushing for textbook content on the evolutionary history of horses and their avian ancestor Archaeopteryx.<br><br>While these are troubling changes, it's important to keep in mind that the evidence for evolution is overwhelming. The evidence comes from a wide range of sources, such as fossils, genetic studies and the behavior of living organisms. The evidence is also independently verified by other scientists.<br><br>The majority of scientists agree with the theory of evolution. This support is based on many different reasons. Some scientists study evolution in order to make practical discoveries such as the development of new medicines and other treatments, while others use it to improve the quality of animal and plant species, mostly to benefit humans. Some scientists are just curious, while others hold a an intense faith in God.<br><br>What is Creationism?<br><br>Creationists believe that God created everything in the universe. They also believe the Bible is God's word and should be believed to be true. Many creationists are Christians, but not all. Creationists generally fall in two categories: Young Earth creationists (YEC) and old earth creationists (OEC).<br><br>The most common type of creationist is the YEC. They believe that God created the universe in the exact manner described in the Bible. They believe that the biblical account of six days of creation was literal and that the universe and the life on Earth were created just recently.<br><br>OECs aren't as well-known, but their beliefs are as intense as those of YECs. OECs believe that the universe as well as Earth are billions-of-years old and that evolution is a lie.<br><br>Both forms of creationism deny that scientific theories such as natural selection and abiogenesis are able to explain the origin of life on Earth. They argue that evolution is impossible because it requires a miracle,  [https://heavenarticle.com/author/eastapple67-1764956/ 에볼루션코리아] and that the pioneers of modern science rejected miracles out of fear that they would lose credibility.<br><br>Some creationists accept naturalistic evolutionary and special creation, and consider their views to be "theistic evolution." This is also referred to as "continuous evolutionism" or the "evolution of the created species." In this theory, God creates the original species, and then allows them to evolve over time. 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However, some scientists and educational institutions are more flexible and permit the inclusion of both evolution and creationism in their curriculum.<br><br>What is Creationism in Korea?<br><br>When people think of the concept of creationism typically 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 editions. The Society for Textbook Revise, an independent body which is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research (KACCR), has led this effort. The STR has won its first victory by removing from textbooks the evidence of the evolution and ancestor of the avian, called the Archeopteryx. It is now focusing on removing excerpts from Darwin's notorious finch research and on human evolution too.<br><br>STR claims that it has the support of 4,000 families and individual members. Its goal is to weed out what it sees as the "atheist materialism" that paints an unhopeful worldview for students. It also seeks to counter the influence of American creationists in the United States. A survey of students in biology found that half didn't believe in evolution. The reasons for this are not clear, but may include religious beliefs and the lack of full-time creation scientists in the country.<br><br>The KACR has achieved many things in the past through seminars and lectures. It also publishes a bimonthly magazine called Creation and the book. Among these is a textbook on the natural sciences, with an orthodox creationist perspective, 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.<br><br>On August 6 and 7 the 7th of August 1993, which coincided with the World Expo opened in Daejeon, KACR held a second International Symposium on Creation Research. Six lecturers from abroad including ICR's John Morris, Duane Gish, and Steven Austin spoke to audiences of over a 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 near future.