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Evolution Korea<br><br>Up until recently the Korean scientific community avoided working with creationists due to the fear of giving the movement more credence. However, silence is no longer an option.<br><br>The STR has been fighting to eliminate evolution-related content from textbooks, including the discovery that the feathered Archaeopteryx was an ancestor bird. But this is merely one aspect of the evolution of the developmental paradigm.<br><br>What is Evolution?<br><br>Evolution is a theory of science that explains the change in the genetic traits of living organisms over time. The theory is based on the fact that living things adapt to their environments, which can cause variations in genes or even whole genomes. These changes can over many generations lead to the creation of new species. Natural selection is the predominant theory of evolution. It explains how people with traits that are advantageous survive and reproduce more than those with less advantageous traits. This differing reproduction may, over time, lead to the emergence and evolution of new species.<br><br>The word "evolution", which comes from Latin for unrolling or revealing has been used in a variety of different ways as the concept has evolved in both science and in other fields. Some early evolutionists, including Jean Baptiste de Lamarck and [https://digiprom.social/?domain=evolutionkr.kr 에볼루션 바카라 사이트] Erasmus Darwin (Charles's grandfather) believed that existing species changed 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, attacked the idea of evolution and borrowed the term from Geoffroy's student.<br><br>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 reproduce offspring. Over time, this genetic variability can lead to the emergence of entirely new biological functions or physical traits in a population. The change in gene frequencies is called natural selection, and is the primary driver behind evolutionary change. However, non-genetic changes such as the increase in muscle mass due to exercise or diet cannot be considered to be examples of evolution since they're not inherited by future generations.<br><br>Despite the fact that evolution has withstood the test of time and thousands of scientific tests, creationists have seized on the idea that the theory is controversial and argue that it shouldn't be taught in schools. In South Korea, [https://electro-lite.ru/bitrix/rk.php?goto=https://evolutionkr.kr/ 에볼루션 바카라 체험] 바카라 무료체험 - [https://oncokdc.ru/bitrix/redirect.php?goto=https://evolutionkr.kr/ Oncokdc.Ru] - creationists have gained a few victories in their fight to remove evolution from high-school textbooks and have also gotten rid of any references to the evolutionary roots of humans as well as the Archaeopteryx, a feathered dinosaur that is thought to be an ancestral bird's ancestor.<br><br>Why is Evolution Important?<br><br>Evolution explains how the Earth and all its living creatures came into existence. It also serves as a basis of biology that helps scientists understand how living organisms work and grow. Evolution also demonstrates how different species are interconnected. Scientists study evolution to understand the natural world and to discover useful information like the development of new treatments.<br><br>The evidence for evolution is overwhelming. No other scientific theory explains as much about the universe as the life on earth. It has been rigorously studied and verified for many years. Many people, including religious leaders, are in favor of the theory of evolution as a scientific fact. It is important to understand that evolutionary biology doesn't contradict religious beliefs, as the theory deals only with processes, objects, and events within the physical world.<br><br>Many religious people have discovered a way to reconcile evolution with their beliefs. Some Christians for instance believe that God created everything through evolution, [https://groentec.ru/bitrix/redirect.php?goto=https://evolutionkr.kr/ 에볼루션 바카라 사이트] and that humans share a common ancestry to other animals.<br><br>It is important for science educators to support the teaching of evolution. Unfortunately, in a few countries around the globe the anti-evolution movement is growing. In the United States, efforts to restrict the teaching of evolution have made progress in some states. In South Korea, a group called the Society for Textbook Revise, an offshoot from the Korea Association for Creation Research (KAC) is pushing for textbooks that cover the evolution 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 broad variety of sources, including fossils, [https://oil-city.ru/bitrix/redirect.php?goto=https://evolutionkr.kr/ 에볼루션 바카라사이트] 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. The reasons for this support vary. Certain scientists are studying 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 simply curious, while others have an intense faith in God.<br><br>What is Creationism?<br><br>Creationists are those who believe that God created the universe and everything within it. They also believe the Bible is God's word and should be interpreted in a literal manner. Many creationists are Christians However, not all. Creationists generally fall in two categories: Young Earth creationists (YEC) and old earth creationists (OEC).<br><br>The YECs are perhaps the most well known type of creationist and [https://imtprofi.ru/bitrix/redirect.php?event1=&event2=&event3=&goto=https://evolutionkr.kr/ 에볼루션카지노] they believe that God created the universe in the exact way described in the Bible. YECs believe that the biblical account of the creation's six days is true and that the universe and life on Earth began only recently.<br><br>OECs are less well known However, they are just as committed to their beliefs as YECs. OECs believe that the universe and all life on Earth are billions of years old and they believe that evolution is an untruth.<br><br>Both types of creationism reject the idea that scientific principles like biogenesis and natural selection could explain how life started on Earth. They claim that evolution is not possible because it requires miracles. The founders of modern science shunned miracles in fear that they would lose their credibility.<br><br>Some creationists accept naturalistic evolution and special creation and call their view "theistic evolution." It is sometimes referred to as "continuous creationism" or "evolution from the created species." The theory says that God creates species from scratch and allows them to evolve over time. These evolution changes will eventually result in new species similar to the original.<br><br>Other creationists believe that God created the universe and all living things in one event, called the Great Flood. Creationists believe that all the original species were created at the same time and then gradually evolved. They reject the idea of abiogenesis and assert that self-replicating life can't come from non-living matter.<br><br>In general, creationists oppose the teaching of evolution at schools. This is supported by a myriad of professional associations, including the National Science Teachers Association, the Association for Science Teacher Education, the American Anthropological Association, and the Geological Society of America. Some scientists and educational institutions are however more flexible and allow evolution and creationism to be incorporated into their curricula.<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 announced recently that they will remove the mention of evolution in their books. A group called 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. The STR has achieved its first victory by removing from textbooks evidence of the evolution and ancestor of the bird, the Archeopteryx. The next step is to remove excerpts from Darwin’s infamous finch-research and also on human evolution.<br><br>STR claims that it has the support of 4,000 families and individuals. The goal, according to STR is to clear the world of what it calls "atheist materialism" which portrays a negative view for students. It also hopes to combat the influence of American creationists who live in the US. A survey of trainees in biology found that half did not believe evolution. The reasons for this are not clear however, they could be related to religious beliefs and the lack of full-time creation scientists in the United States.<br><br>The KACR has achieved a lot through its seminars and lectures in the past. It publishes a bimonthly journal called Creation and an ebook. One of them is a textbook on the natural sciences that has 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 to students today.<br><br>On August 6th and 7th of 1993, KACR hosted a second International Symposium on Creation Research. The event 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 presented to an audience of several thousand. KACR and its members have been delivering lectures on creation science at major seminaries too. KACR plans to establish a Creation Science Education Center in the near future.
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