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For a long time, Korea's scientific community has been hesitant to engage with creationists, afraid that doing so could increase the credibility of the movement. But silence is no any longer an option.
The STR has been fighting to get the content on evolution from textbooks, including the discovery that the feathered Archaeopteryx was an ancestral bird. However, this is just one aspect of the evolution of the development paradigm.
What is Evolution?
Evolution is a concept in science that explains changes in genetic traits over time. The theory is based on fact that living organisms adapt to their environment, which can cause variations in genes, or even entire genomes. Over the course of many generations the changes could result in the creation of new species. The predominant theory of evolution is natural selection, which describes the process by which individuals with advantageous characteristics survive and reproduce more often than those with disadvantages. This differential reproduction can be a catalyst to the development and emergence of new species.
The word "evolution", which comes from Latin for unrolling or revealing has been used in a variety of different ways as the concept has changed, both in science as well as elsewhere. Early evolutionists, such as Jean Baptiste de Lamarck and Erasmus Darwin (Charles's grandfather) believed that the existing species evolved into new species in a certain way. Etienne Geoffroy St-Hilaire, Lamarck's embryologist disciple who came up with the term "transmutation" to describe this theory. Charles Lyell, in his Principles of Geology, published in 1833, challenged the concept of evolution and borrowed the term from Geoffroy’s student.
Recently, evolutionary biologists have defined evolution as a process when living creatures develop characteristics that enhance their chances of survival, or 에볼루션 카지노 their ability to produce offspring. In time, genetic variation can cause a population acquire new physical characteristics or biological functions. The variation in gene frequencies is known as natural selection and it drives most evolutionary change. Other changes that aren't genetic, such as an increase in muscle mass due to exercise or diet, can't be considered to be evolution since they aren't passed on to the next generation.
Creationists have a tendency to use the argument that evolution is controversial, even though it has been proven to be valid by a multitude of scientific tests and 에볼루션코리아 that it has stood the test of time. They argue that the theory shouldn't be taught in schools. In South Korea, creationists have won a few victories in their campaign to exclude evolution from high-school textbooks and have also gotten rid of references to the evolutionary roots of humans as well as the Archaeopteryx feathered dinosaur that is thought to be an ancestor of birds.
Why is Evolution Important for Humanity?
Evolution explains how Earth and all its living species evolved. It is also a foundation of biology and helps scientists to comprehend how living organisms operate and develop. Evolution also reveals the relationships between different species. Scientists study evolution to gain a better understanding of the natural world and also to make important discoveries including the development of new medicines.
The evidence for biological evolution is overwhelming. No other scientific theory explains as much about the universe and life on our planet. It has been thoroughly examined and confirmed for many years. Many people, including some religious leaders, are in favor of the scientific theory of evolution. It is important to remember that evolutionary biology does not contradict religious beliefs because it only focuses on physical objects, events, and processes.
In fact many religious individuals have discovered ways to reconcile their beliefs with evolutionary theory. Some Christians for instance, believe that God created everything through evolution, and that humans share a common ancestry to other animals.
It is essential for scientists to support the teaching of evolution. Unfortunately, in some countries around the globe the anti-evolution movement is growing. In the United States some states have taken measures to restrict teaching evolution. In South Korea, a group known as the Society for Textbook Revise (STR), an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research is pushing for the removal of textbook content about the evolution of horses as well as the bird ancestral Archaeopteryx.
While these are troubling developments, it is important to keep in mind that the evidence for evolution is overwhelming. The evidence comes from a wide range of sources, including fossils, genetic studies and the behavior of living organisms. The evidence is also independently verified by other scientists.
The vast majority of scientists supports the theory of evolution. This belief is based on many different reasons. Scientists study evolution to discover practical solutions, such as developing medicines, while others are motivated by a desire to improve animal and plant species, usually for the benefit of humans. Some are simply curious, while others have a deep faith in God and seek to know how the universe functions.
What is Creationism?
Creationists believe that God created all things in the universe. They also believe that the Bible is the word of God and should be taken literally. Although some creationists are not Christian, they are a majority. Creationists are usually divided into two categories: Young Earth Creationists (YEC) or old earth creationists.
The most popular type of creationist is known as the YEC. They believe that God created the universe in the exact way described in the Bible. They believe that the biblical account of six days of creation was literal and that the universe and life on Earth were only created recently.
OECs might not be as well-known, but their beliefs are just as fierce like the YECs. OECs believe that the universe and life on Earth are billions of years old and that evolution is an untruth.
Both forms of creationism reject the notion that scientific theories such as natural selection and abiogenesis can explain the origin of life on Earth. They claim that evolution is inconceivable because it requires miracles. The founders of modern science shunned miracles in fear that they could lose their credibility.
Some creationists accept both naturalistic evolution and special creation, and call their position "theistic evolution." This is also known as "continuous evolutionism" or the "evolution of the created species." In this belief system, God creates the original species, and then allows them to change over time. These evolution changes will eventually result in new species that are similar to the original.
Other creationists believe that God created the universe and all living things in a single event, called the Great Flood. They believe that the first species were all created simultaneously, and that they evolved gradually afterward. They reject the idea of abiogenesis, and argue that self-replicating living cannot come from non-living matter.
In general, creationists are against teaching evolution at schools. This is supported by a myriad of professional associations such as 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 에볼루션 바카라 체험게이밍 (cunningham-krebs.blogbright.net) allow creationism and evolution to be incorporated into their curriculum.
What is Creationism in Korea?
When people think of the concept of creationism, many of them think of the United States. South Korea also has an anti-evolutionist group. The publishers of high school textbooks have recently announced that they will remove references to evolution from their editions. A group called the Society for Textbook Revise (STR) is an independent organization that is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research which is the driving force behind the campaign. STR has achieved its first victory by removing instances of the evolution of the horse and an avian ancestor called the Archeopteryx, from textbooks. It is now focusing on the removal of excerpts from Darwin's notorious finch research as well as on human evolution as well.
STR claims that it has the support of 4,000 families as well as individual members. Its aim is to root out what it believes is the "atheist materialism" that creates a bleak worldview for students. It also aims to counteract the influence of American creationists in the country. A survey of students in biology revealed that a majority of them did not believe evolution. The causes aren't clear but could be due to religion and the absence of full-time creation scientists in the country.
The KACR has achieved a lot through its seminars and lectures in the past. It publishes a bimonthly journal called Creation and the book. Among these is a textbook on the natural sciences that has an evolutionary perspective that attracted the attention of college communities. In 1991, a professor and minister began teaching Creation Science in one university, and it is taught to this day.
On August 6 and 에볼루션 게이밍 7, 1993, coinciding 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 a few thousand. KACR and its members have been giving talks on creation science at major seminaries as well. KACR is planning to create a Creation Science Education Center.