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In the past, the Korean scientific community resisted engaging with creationists for fear of giving the movement more credibility. But silence is no anymore an option.
The STR has been battling to get rid of textbooks that describe evolution, including the discovery of the feathered dinosaur Archaeopteryx as an ancestral bird's ancestor. This is just one aspect of how the concept of development has evolved.
What is Evolution?
Evolution is a theory of science that explains the changes in the genetic characteristics of living organisms over time. The theory is based on the fact that living things adapt to their environment and this can lead to changes in genes or even whole genomes. These changes could over generations lead to the creation of new species. The predominant theory of evolution is known as natural selection, which explains the process through which individuals with advantageous characteristics survive and reproduce more frequently than those with disadvantageous characteristics. Over time, this differential reproduction could lead to the emergence of entirely new species.
The term "evolution" is derived from the Latin word for unrolling or revealing. However, the concept itself has a myriad of meanings since it took form in the sciences and in other fields. Early evolutionists like Erasmus Darwin (Charles’s grandfather) and Jean Baptiste de Lamarck believed that species were predestined to evolve into a different species. Etienne Geoffroy St-Hilaire was Lamarck's embryologist pupil who came up with the term "transmutation" to describe this view. Charles Lyell, who published the second volume of his Principles of Geology in 1833 challenged this notion and borrowed the term "evolution" from Geoffroy's student to describe the idea that species are evolving into other species in a gradual and predictable way.
Evolutionary biologists define it more recently as a process in which living things develop characteristics that increase their chances of surviving or producing offspring. Over time, genetic variability can cause a population to acquire new physical traits or biological functions. Natural selection is the process that drives the majority of evolutionary changes. However other changes that are not genetic, such as the increase in muscle mass from exercise or diet cannot be considered to be examples of evolution because they are not passed on to future generations.
Despite the fact that evolution has stood 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 should not be taught in schools. In South Korea, creationists won some victories against evolution in high school textbooks. This includes the removal of references to the evolutionary roots of humans and Archaeopteryx which is a feathered dinosaur which is believed to be the ancestor of birds.
Why is Evolution Important?
Evolution explains the origins of Earth and all living species. It is also a foundation of biology, and aids scientists to comprehend how living organisms operate and grow. Evolution also reveals the relationships between different species. Scientists study evolution in order to better comprehend nature and make valuable discoveries like new medicines.
The evidence for biological evolution is overwhelming. No other scientific theory can explain more about the universe and life on earth. It has been rigorously studied and verified for many years. Many people, including some religious leaders, support the theory of evolution as a scientific fact. It is important to remember that evolutionary biology doesn't conflict with religious beliefs as it only deals with physical objects, events and processes.
Many religious people have come up with a way of reconciling evolution with their beliefs. For instance some Christians believe that God created the universe through evolution, and that humans share an ancestral lineage with other animals.
It is essential for science educators to stand up for the teaching of evolution. Unfortunately, in some countries around the world the anti-evolution movement is growing. In the United States, efforts to restrict the teaching of evolution have made some 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 pushing for textbook content on the evolutionary history of horses and their Avian ancestor Archaeopteryx.
It is vital to remember, however, that the evidence in favor of evolution is overwhelming. The evidence comes from a broad range of sources, including fossils, genetic studies, and the behavior of living organisms. Other scientists independently confirm the evidence.
The vast majority of scientists agree with the theory of evolution. The reasons behind this support are diverse. Scientists study evolution in order to make practical discoveries, such as the development of new medicines and 에볼루션사이트 other treatments, while others use it to improve animal and plants species, usually for the benefit of humans. Some scientists are just curious, while others hold a an intense belief in God.
What is Creationism?
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 taken literally. Many creationists are Christians however, not all. Creationists are typically divided into two categories: Young Earth Creationists (YEC) or old earth creationists.
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 hold that the biblical account of six days of creation was true and that the universe and the life on Earth were only created recently.
OECs are less well known, but they are as enthusiastic about their beliefs as YECs. OECs believe that the universe and life on Earth are billions of years old, and they believe that evolution is a myth.
Both forms of creationism deny the idea that scientific principles like natural selection and biogenesis can explain how life began on Earth. They claim that evolution isn't possible because it requires a miracle, and that the pioneers of modern science shied away from miracles due to fear that they would lose credibility.
Some creationists accept both naturalistic evolution and special creation, and call their position "theistic evolution." This is also referred to as "continuous evolutionism" or the "evolution of species created." This theory states that God creates species from scratch and then allows these to change over time. Eventually these evolutionary changes will produce new species that are identical to the original species.
Other creationists hold that God created the universe and all living things during a single event, referred to as the Great Flood. Creationists believe that the first species were created simultaneously, and that they grew gradually afterward. They also reject the idea of abiogenesis, and argue that the creation of self-replicating organisms from nonliving matter is impossible.
In general, 에볼루션 바카라 creationists oppose teaching evolution at 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, some academic institutions and 에볼루션 게이밍 scientists are more flexible, and permit the inclusion of both evolution and creationism in their curricula.
What exactly is Creationism in Korea?
When people think of creationism, many of them think of the United States. South Korea also has an anti-evolution group. Publishers of high school textbooks have recently announced that they will remove references to evolution from their editions. The Society for Textbook Revise, an independent body which is an offshoot from the Korea Association for 무료에볼루션 Creation Research (KACCR), has led this drive. STR has achieved its first victory in removing examples of the evolution of the horse and an avian ancestor, called the Archeopteryx from textbooks. Its sights are now set on removing snippets of Darwin's notorious finch research and on human evolution as well.
STR claims that it has the support of 4,000 families and individuals. Its goal, it says is to cleanse the world of what it calls "atheist materialism" which portrays an image of students as being negative. 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 aren't entirely certain, but could be related to religious beliefs or the absence of creation scientists in the US.
The KACR has achieved a lot through its lectures and seminars in the past. It has a bimonthly news magazine, Creation, and has published books. One of these was a textbook on natural science that had a creationist perspective. This sparked an interest in the college community. In 1991, a professor together with a minister began teaching Creation Science at one university. It is still taught in the present.
On August 6-7 in 1993, the same day that 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 presented to an audience of several thousand. KACR and its members have given lectures on creation science at major seminaries, too. KACR is planning to create a Creation Science Education Center.