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For a long time the Korean scientific community resisted engaging with the creationists out of fear of giving the movement more credibility. The silence is no longer an option.
The STR has been battling to eliminate content from textbooks that discuss evolution, such as the discovery of the feathered dinosaur Archaeopteryx as an early bird's ancestor. This is only one aspect of how the concept of development has changed.
What is Evolution?
The theory of evolution is a branch of science that explains changes in genetic traits 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. These changes could over generations result in the development of new species. Natural selection is the predominant theory of evolution. It explains how individuals who have advantages are more likely to reproduce and survive than those with disadvantageous ones. As time passes, this difference in reproduction can lead to the emergence of completely new species.
The word "evolution" comes from the Latin word for unrolling or revealing, but the concept itself has a myriad of meanings over the years as it has taken form in the fields of science and elsewhere. Early evolutionists like Erasmus Darwin (Charles’s grandfather) and Jean Baptiste de Lamarck believed that species were predestined to change into another species. Etienne Geoffroy St-Hilaire, Lamarck's embryologist pupil who coined the term "transmutation" to describe this theory. Charles Lyell, who published the second volume of his Principles of Geology in 1833 opposed this notion and borrowed the term "evolution" from Geoffroy's student to describe the notion that existing species evolve into other species in a gradual and predictable way.
Evolutionary biologists define evolution more recently as a process in which living organisms develop traits to increase their chances of survival or conceiving offspring. Over time, genetic variability can cause a population to develop new physical traits or biological functions. This variation in gene frequencies is known as natural selection and it drives most evolutionary changes. However other changes that are not genetic, such as increases in the muscle mass as a result of diet or exercise cannot be considered examples of evolution since they're not inherited by future generations.
Creationists make the argument that evolution is controversial, in spite of the fact that it has been proven to be valid by a multitude of scientific tests and it has stood the test of time. They claim that the theory should not be taught in schools. In South Korea, creationists have won a few victories in their efforts to eliminate evolution from high school textbooks which includes the removal of any references to the evolutionary history of humans, as well as the Archaeopteryx feathered dinosaur believed to be an ancestral bird's ancestor.
Why is Evolution Important for Humanity?
Evolution explains the origins of Earth and all living species. It is also one of the foundations of biology, and helps scientists understand how living things work and grow. Evolution also shows the connections between species. Scientists study evolution to better comprehend nature and make important discoveries, such as the development of new drugs.
The evidence for biological evolution is overwhelming. There is no other scientific theory that can explain so much about the universe and life on earth and has been thoroughly tested and confirmed over many years. Many people, and even religious leaders, are in support of the scientific theory. It is important to note that evolutionary biology doesn't contradict religious beliefs, since the theory is based on objects, events and processes within the physical world.
In reality, many religious people have come up with ways to reconcile their beliefs with evolution. Some Christians for instance believe that God created everything through evolution and that humans share a common ancestry to other animals.
It is crucial that science educators stand up for the teaching of evolution. In some countries, anti-evolution sentiment has been rising. In the United States some states have taken steps to limit the teaching of evolution. 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 to include content on the evolutionary history of horses and their Avian ancestor Archaeopteryx.
While these are disturbing developments, it is important to keep in mind that the evidence for 에볼루션 무료체험 바카라, go to 121.37.138.2, evolution is overwhelming. The evidence for evolution is based on a variety of sources, including fossils, genetics, and even the behavior of living creatures. The evidence is also independently verified by other scientists.
The vast majority of scientists supports the theory of evolution. The reasons behind this support are diverse. Certain scientists are studying evolution to make practical discoveries such as developing new medicines and other treatments, while others use it to improve animal and plants species, usually for the benefit of humans. Some are simply curious, whereas still others have a deep faith in God and want to know how the universe works.
What is Creationism?
Creationists are people who believe that God created the universe and all that is in it. They also believe that the Bible is the word of God and should be taken as such. Although Creationists may not all be Christian but they are a majority. Creationists generally fall in one of two categories: Young Earth creationists (YEC) and old earth creationists (OEC).
The YECs are perhaps the most well known form of creationist, and they believe that God created the universe in the exact way described in the Bible. They believe that the biblical account of the six days of creation is literal and that the universe and life on Earth began only recently.
OECs may be less popular, but their beliefs are as intense as those of YECs. OECs believe that the universe and Earth are billions-of-years old and that evolution is a myth.
Both types of creationism reject that scientific principles such as natural selection and biogenesis can explain how life started on Earth. They argue that evolution is not possible because it would require an extraordinary event, and that the pioneers of modern science eschewed miracles for fear of losing credibility.
Some creationists are able to accept naturalistic evolution as well as special creation, and call their view "theistic evolution." This is also known as "continuous evolutionism" or the "evolution of the created species." The theory suggests that God creates species from scratch and allows them to change over time. In the end, 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 in a single event, known as the Great Flood. They believe that all the species of the beginning were created at the same time and then gradually evolved. They also reject the idea of abiogenesis, and argue that the self-replicating creation of organisms from nonliving matter is impossible.
In general, the creationists are opposed to the teaching of evolution in schools. This is a position that is backed by a myriad of professional associations, including the National Science Teachers Association, the Association for Science Teacher Education as well as the American Anthropological Association, and the Geological Society of America. However, some scientists and educational institutions are more flexible and permit the inclusion of creationism and evolution in their curriculum.
What is Creationism in Korea?
When people think of creationism most often, they think of the United States. South Korea also has an anti-evolution group. The publishers of high school textbooks have recently declared that they will be removing references to evolution from their editions. A group dubbed the Society for Textbook Revise (STR) is an independent organization that is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research and has been the driving force behind the move. STR has achieved its first victory by 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 infamous finch research and on human evolution as well.
STR claims to have the support of 4,000 families and individual members. Its mission, it states, is to rid the world of what it calls "atheist materialism" which paints a negative view for students. It also aims at countering the influence of American Creationists in the nation. A survey of students in biology found that half didn't believe in evolution. The causes aren't clear but could be due to religion and the absence of full-time creation scientists across the country.
The KACR has achieved a number of things through its lectures and seminar events. It publishes a bimonthly journal called Creation and an ebook. One of them is a textbook on the natural sciences, 에볼루션 사이트 with a creationist viewpoint, which attracted the attention of college communities. In 1991 an academic and minister began teaching Creation Science in one university, and it is taught until today.
On August 6th and 7th of 1993, KACR hosted a second International Symposium on Creation Research. This 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 members and KACR have also presented lectures on creation science in major 에볼루션 사이트 룰렛, http://www.edusejong.co.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=free&wr_id=28037, seminaries. KACR intends to establish a Creation Science Education Center.