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Evolution Korea<br><br>For a long time, the Korean scientific community was hesitant about engaging with the creationists out of fear of giving the movement more credibility. 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. This is only one example of the way in which the development paradigm has changed.<br><br>What is Evolution?<br><br>The theory of evolution is a branch of science that explains the evolution of genetic characteristics over time. The theory is based upon the fact that living organisms adjust to their environment, which can result in variations in genes or whole genomes. Over the course of many generations, these changes can result in the emergence 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 disadvantageous ones. In time, this disparity in reproduction may result in the creation of completely new species.<br><br>The term "evolution" is derived from the Latin word meaning unrolling or revealing, but the concept itself has a myriad of meanings since it took form in the fields of science and in other fields. Some early evolutionists, like Jean Baptiste de Lamarck and Erasmus Darwin (Charles's grandfather), believed that existing species transformed into other species in a planned manner. The term"transmutation" was coined by Lamarck's student, embryologist Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire to describe this notion. Charles Lyell, in his Principles of Geology, published in 1833, challenged the concept of evolution and borrowed the term from Geoffroy's student.<br><br>Evolutionary biologists define it more recently as a process by which living creatures develop traits to improve their chances of survival or producing offspring. As time passes this genetic variation can lead to the emergence of completely new physical or biological traits in the population. Natural selection is the process that drives the most evolutionary changes. Non-genetic changes, such as an increase in muscle mass through exercise or diet, can't be considered evolution because they aren't passed down to future generations.<br><br>Despite the fact that evolution has stood the tests of time and thousands of scientific studies however, creationists have taken advantage of the idea that evolution is controversial to argue that it shouldn't be taught in schools. 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For example some Christians believe that God created the universe through evolution and that humans share an ancestral connection with other animals.<br><br>It is important that science educators advocate for the teaching of evolution. In some countries around the world, anti-evolution sentiment is growing. In the United States some states have taken steps to limit teaching evolution. In South Korea, a group known as the Society for Textbook Revise (STR) which is an offshoot from the Korea Association for Creation Research, is campaigning for the elimination of textbook content on the evolution of horses as well as the Avian ancestor Archaeopteryx.<br><br>It is crucial to keep in mind, however, that the evidence in support of evolution is overwhelming. The evidence for evolution is based on a variety of sources, including fossils, genetics and the behavior of living creatures. Other scientists independently confirm the evidence.<br><br>The majority of scientists believe in the theory of evolution. The reasons behind this belief vary. Scientists are studying evolution to make practical discoveries such as developing new medicines and other treatments, while others use it to improve the quality of animal and plant species, usually for the benefit humans. Some are simply curious, and others have a profound faith in God and want to understand how the universe works.<br><br>What is Creationism?<br><br>Creationists believe that God created everything in the universe. They also believe that the Bible is God's word and should be believed to be true. Although some creationists are not Christian however, many are. Creationists typically fall into 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 they believe that God created the universe in the exact way described in the Bible. YECs believe that the biblical account of the six days of creation is literal and that the universe and life on Earth started only recently.<br><br>OECs are less well known, but they are just as passionate about their beliefs as YECs. OECs believe that the universe and life on Earth are billions of years old, and that evolution is an untruth.<br><br>Both forms of creationism reject the notion that scientific principles such as natural selection and abiogenesis are able to explain the origins of life on Earth. They claim that evolution is impossible because it would require a miracle, and that the founders of modern science rejected miracles out of fear of losing credibility.<br><br>Some creationists are able to accept both naturalistic evolution and special creation, and refer to their view "theistic evolution." This is also known as "continuous evolutionism" or the "evolution of species created." In this theory, God creates the original species and then allows them to evolve over time. These evolution changes will eventually result in 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 known as the Great Flood. They believe that all the original species were created at the same time and that they gradually evolved. They reject the concept of abiogenesis and claim that self-replicating living cannot come from nonliving matter.<br><br>In general, the creationists oppose the teaching of evolution in schools. Numerous professional associations, such as the National Science Teachers Association and the Association for Science Teacher Education support this position as do the American Anthropological Association and the Geological Society of America. However, certain scientists and educational institutions are more flexible and allow for the inclusion of creationism and evolution in their curriculum.<br><br>What is Creationism?<br><br>When people think of the concept of creationism, many of them 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 references to evolution from their textbooks. The Society for Textbook Revise, an independent body which is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research (KACCR), has led this effort. STR has achieved its first victory in taking away instances of the evolution of the horse and an avian ancestor, the Archeopteryx, from textbooks. Its sights are now set on removing snippets of Darwin's notorious finch research as well as 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 paints an unhopeful worldview for students. It also aims at countering the influence of American Creationists in the nation. A survey of trainees in biology found that half did not believe in evolution. 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In 1991 an academic and minister began teaching Creation Science in one university, and it is taught to this day.<br><br>On August 7 and 8 the 7th of August 1993, which coincided with the World Expo opened in Daejeon, KACR held a second International Symposium on Creation Research. Six foreign lecturers including ICR's John Morris and Steven Austin, spoke to an audience of several thousand. KACR and its members have been giving talks on creation science at major seminaries, too. KACR plans to create a Creation Science Education Center in the near future.
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