Evolution Korea
In the past, Korea's scientific community has been hesitant to engage with the creationists, fearing that it could boost the credibility of the group. However, silence is no longer an option.
The STR has been fighting to remove content from textbooks that explain evolution, including the discovery of the feathered dinosaur Archaeopteryx as an ancestral bird's ancestor. But this is merely one aspect of the evolution of the developmental paradigm.
What is Evolution?
The theory of evolution is a scientific one that explains the evolution of genetic characteristics of living organisms over time. The theory is based on the fact that living organisms adapt to their environment, which may result in variations in genes or even whole genomes. These changes can over many generations lead to the creation of new species. The prevailing theory of evolution is called natural selection, which explains the process that allows those with favorable characteristics live and reproduce more often than those with less favorable characteristics. In time, this disparity in reproduction may result in the creation of completely new species.
The term "evolution" originates from the Latin for revealing or unrolling has been used in many different ways as the concept has changed in both science as well as elsewhere. Some early evolutionists, like Jean Baptiste de Lamarck and Erasmus Darwin (Charles's grandfather), believed that existing species evolved into new species in a predetermined fashion. The term transmutation was coined by Lamarck's disciple, embryologist Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, to describe this notion. 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 idea that existing species change into different species in a gradual and predictable manner.
Evolutionary biologists define it more recently as a process by which living things develop characteristics to increase their chances of living or conceiving offspring. Over time this genetic variation can lead to the emergence of completely new physical or biological functions in the population. The change in gene frequencies is called natural selection, and is the primary driver behind evolutionary change. However other changes that are not genetic, such as the increase in muscle mass due to diet or exercise cannot be considered to be examples of evolution because they are not inherited by future generations.
Creationists make the argument that evolution is controversial despite the fact that it has been proven valid by a multitude of scientific tests and it has stood the test of time. They argue that the concept should not be taught at school. In South Korea, creationists have won a few victories in their efforts to eliminate evolution from high-school textbooks and have also gotten rid of references to the evolutionary origins of humans, as well as the Archaeopteryx feathered dinosaur thought to be the ancestral bird's parent.
Why is Evolution Important?
Evolution explains the origins of Earth and all living species. It is also a foundation of biology that helps scientists to understand how living organisms work and grow. Evolution also shows the connections between different species. Scientists study evolution to gain a better understanding of the natural world and also to make important discoveries, such as developing new drugs.
The evidence for biological evolution is overwhelming. There is no other scientific theory that explains more about the universe as the life on this planet. It has been rigorously scrutinized and confirmed for a number of years. Many people, including religious leaders, believe in the scientific theory of evolution. It is crucial to keep in mind that evolutionary biology doesn't contradict religious beliefs because it only focuses on physical objects, events and processes.
Many religious people have found a way to reconcile evolution with their beliefs. For example, some Christians believe that God created the universe through evolution, and that humans share an ancestral lineage with other animals.
It is crucial that science educators stand up for the teaching evolution. In certain countries, the opposition to evolution has been 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, an offshoot from the Korea Association for Creation Research (KAC), is campaigning for textbooks to include content on the evolution of horses and their ancestral avian species 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 broad range of sources, such as fossils, genetic studies and the behavior of living organisms. The evidence is also independently verified by other scientists.
The vast majority of scientists support the theory of evolution. This support is based on a variety of reasons. Scientists study evolution to make practical discoveries for example, such as the development of treatments or developing new medicines, while others are driven by the desire to improve the lives of animals and plant species, typically to benefit humans. Some are simply curious, while still others have a deep faith in God and want to know how the universe functions.
What is Creationism?
Creationists believe that God created all things in the universe. They also believe the Bible is God's word and should be taken literally. Many creationists are Christians however, not all. Creationists are generally divided into two categories: Young Earth Creationists (YEC) or old earth creationists.
The YECs are perhaps the most well known form of creationist, and they believe that God created the universe exactly as described in the Bible. They believe that the biblical account of the first six days of creation is literal 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 the universe and Earth are billions-of-years old and believe that evolution is a lie.
Both types of creationism deny that scientific principles like natural selection and abiogenesis could explain the origins of life on Earth. They argue that evolution is impossible, because it requires miracles. 에볼루션게이밍 of modern scientific thought resisted miracles out of fear they could lose their credibility.
Some creationists accept both naturalistic evolution and special creation, and call their view "theistic evolution." This is also referred to as "continuous evolutionism" or the "evolution of species created." In this view, God creates the original species, and then allows them to evolve over time. These evolutionary changes eventually will result in new species similar to the original.
Some creationists believe that God created all living things and the universe in one event known as the Great Flood. 에볼루션 바카라사이트 believe that the original species were all created at the same time and that they grew gradually afterward. They deny the notion of abiogenesis, and argue that self-replicating living cannot come from non-living matter.
In general, the creationists oppose the teaching of evolution in schools. Numerous professional organizations 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. Some scientists and educational institutions, however, are more flexible and allow evolution and creationism to be included in their curricula.
What exactly is Creationism in Korea?
When people think of the concept of creationism most often, they think of the United States. However, South Korea is also the home of an anti-evolutionist movement. Publishers of high-school textbooks announced last week that they will remove references to evolution in their textbooks. The Society for Textbook Revise, an independent body that is an offshoot from the Korea Association for Creation Research (KACCR), has led this drive. STR has won its first victory by eliminating instances of the evolution of the horse as well as an avian ancestor called the Archeopteryx in textbooks. It is now focusing on removing excerpts from Darwin's infamous finch research and on human evolution too.
STR claims that it has the support of 4000 families and individuals. 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 across the country. A survey of biology students teachers found that about half do not believe in evolution. The reasons for this aren't entirely clear, but could include religious beliefs or the lack of creation scientists in the United States.
The KACR accomplished a number of things through its seminars and lectures in the past. It publishes a bimonthly magazine, Creation, and has published books. One of them was a textbook on natural science with a creationist stance. This sparked an interest in college communities. In 1991 the year 1991, a minister and professor started teaching Creation Science in one university and it is taught to this day.
On August 6 and 7 in 1993, the same day that the World Expo opened in Daejeon, KACR held a second International Symposium on Creation Research. Six lecturers from the world, including ICR's John Morris, Duane Gish and Steven Austin spoke to audiences 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.