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For a long time, Korea's scientific community has been hesitant to engage with creationists, afraid that it could give the movement more credibility. However, silence is no anymore an option.

The STR has been campaigning to get rid of textbooks that discuss evolution, including the discovery of the feathered dinosaur Archaeopteryx as an ancestral bird's ancestor. This is only one aspect of the development paradigm's evolution.

What is Evolution?

Evolution is a theory of science that explains the evolution of the genetic characteristics of living organisms over time. The theory is based on the fact that living things adapt to their surroundings, which can cause variations in genes or even whole genomes. These changes can over many generations result in the development of new species. Natural selection is the dominant theory of evolution. It explains how individuals with traits that are advantageous can reproduce faster and longer than those with disadvantageous ones. This differing reproduction may eventually lead to the creation and evolution of new species.

The word "evolution" is derived from the Latin word meaning unraveling or revealing, however the concept itself has a myriad of meanings over the years as it has taken form in the sciences and elsewhere. Early evolutionists such as Erasmus Darwin (Charles’s grandfather) and Jean Baptiste de Lamarck believed that species were predestined to change into a new species. Etienne Geoffroy St-Hilaire was Lamarck's embryologist student who came up with the term "transmutation" to describe this idea. Charles Lyell, in his Principles of Geology, published in 1833, challenged the idea of evolution, and borrowed the term from Geoffroy's student.

More recently evolutionary biologists have defined evolution as a process that occurs when living creatures develop characteristics that increase their chances of survival or the ability to produce offspring. Over time, genetic variability can cause a population acquire new physical characteristics or biological functions. Such a shift in gene frequency is known as natural selection and it is the main driver of evolutionary changes. However other changes that are not genetic, such as increases in the muscle mass as a result of exercise or diet cannot be considered examples of evolution since they are not inherited by future generations.

Despite the fact that evolution has withstood the test of time and thousands of scientific studies however, creationists have taken advantage of the idea that evolution is controversial and argue that it should not be taught in schools. In South Korea, creationists have gained a few victories in their campaign to exclude evolution from textbooks for high school and have also gotten rid of any references to the evolutionary history of humans and the Archaeopteryx, a feathered dinosaur that is thought to be an ancestral bird's parent.

Why is Evolution Important?

Evolution explains how Earth and all its living creatures came into existence. It is also one of the foundations of biology, and helps scientists discover how living things operate and develop. Evolution also shows how various species are linked. Scientists study evolution to gain a better understanding of the natural world and to discover useful information including the development of new medicines.

The evidence for biological evolution is overwhelming. No other scientific theory explains more about the universe as the life on earth. It has been thoroughly scrutinized and confirmed for a number of years. Many people, even some religious leaders, are in support of the scientific theory. It is important to understand that evolutionary biology doesn't contradict religious beliefs, since the theory only deals with things, events and processes in the physical world.

In reality many religious people 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 an ancestral connection to other animals.

It is important for scientists to advocate for the teaching of evolution. Unfortunately, in some countries around the world 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 campaigning for the elimination of textbook content about the evolution of horses as well as the Avian ancestral Archaeopteryx.

It is vital to remember, however, 에볼루션 that the evidence in support of evolution is overwhelming. The evidence for 에볼루션게이밍 evolution comes from a variety of sources, such as fossils, genetics and the behavior of living creatures. The evidence is also independently verified by other scientists.

The majority of scientists agree with the theory of evolution. The reason for this is many different reasons. Scientists study evolution to make practical discoveries for example, such as the development of medicines, while others are motivated by an interest in improving the quality of life for animals and plant species, generally for the benefit of humans. Some are simply curious, while others have a deep faith in God and want to understand how the universe functions.

What is Creationism?

Creationists believe that God created everything in the universe. They also believe that the Bible is God's word and should be interpreted in a literal manner. Many creationists are Christians, but not all. Creationists are usually 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 world in the exact way described in the Bible. YECs hold that the biblical account of six days of creation was true and 에볼루션 사이트 that the universe as well as life on Earth were created just recently.

OECs are not as well-known However, they are just as passionate about their beliefs as YECs. OECs believe that the universe and Earth are billions of years old and that evolution is a lie.

Both types of creationism deny that scientific theories such as natural selection and abiogenesis can explain the origin of life on Earth. They claim that evolution is not possible because it would require a miracle, and that the founders of modern science eschewed miracles for fear of losing credibility.

Some creationists accept naturalistic evolution as well as special creation. They refer to their belief as "theistic evolution." This is also referred to 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 hold that God created the universe and all living things in one event, called the Great Flood. They believe that all species were created at the same moment and then slowly evolved. They reject the idea of abiogenesis and assert that self-replicating life can't come from nonliving matter.

In general, creationists oppose teaching evolution at schools. Numerous professional associations, such as the National Science Teachers Association and the Association for Science Teacher Education are in support of this view and so do 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 curriculum.

What exactly is Creationism in Korea?

When people think of the concept of creationism, many of them think of the United States. However, South Korea is also home to an anti-evolutionist movement. The publishers of high school textbooks announced last week that they would remove references to evolution in 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. The STR has won its first victory by removing from textbooks the evidence of the evolution and ancestor of the bird, the Archeopteryx. It is now focusing on removing excerpts from Darwin's notorious finch research and on human evolution too.

STR claims to have the support of around 4000 families and individuals. Its mission is to cut out what it sees as the "atheist materialism" that paints an unhopeful worldview for students. It also seeks to counter the influence of American creationists in the United States. A survey of trainee biology teachers revealed that a majority do not believe in evolution. The reasons for this aren't entirely evident, but they could be due to religious beliefs or the lack of creation scientists in the United States.

The KACR has achieved a number of things in the past through seminars and lectures. It publishes a bimonthly magazine, Creation, and has published books. One of these was a textbook on natural science that had a creationist perspective. This sparked an interest among college communities. In 1991, a professor, 에볼루션 게이밍 together with a minister began teaching Creation Science at one university. It is still taught today.

On August 7 and 8 in 1993, the same day that the World Expo opened in Daejeon, KACR held a second International Symposium on Creation Research. Six lecturers from around the world including ICR's John Morris, Duane Gish, and Steven Austin spoke to audiences of a few thousand. KACR members and KACR have also given lectures on creation science in prestigious seminaries. KACR is planning to create a Creation Science Education Center.