Evolution Korea
For a long time the scientific community in Korea has been hesitant to engage with the creationists in fear that doing so could boost the credibility of the group. Silence is no longer an option.
The STR has been fighting to remove content from textbooks that discuss evolution, such as the discovery of the feathered dinosaur Archaeopteryx as an ancestral bird's ancestor. This is only one example of the way in which the development paradigm has evolved.
What is Evolution?
Evolution is a theory of science that explains the change in the genetic characteristics of living organisms over time. The theory is based on fact that living things adapt to their environment, which can cause variations in genes, or even entire genomes. These changes could over generations lead to the emergence of new species. The most popular theory of evolution is known as natural selection, which explains the process through which individuals with advantageous characteristics survive and reproduce more often than those with disadvantageous characteristics. This differing reproduction may, over time, lead to the creation and evolution of new species.
The word "evolution" is derived from the Latin for revealing or unrolling has been used in a variety of different ways as the concept has developed, both in science and in other fields. Early evolutionists such as Erasmus Darwin (Charles’s grandfather) and Jean Baptiste de Lamarck believed that species were predetermined to change into another species. Etienne Geoffroy St-Hilaire was Lamarck's embryologist pupil who invented the term "transmutation" to describe this theory. 에볼루션 , 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 view that existing species change into new species in a gradual and predictable way.
In recent years, evolutionary biologists have defined evolution as a process when living organisms develop traits that enhance their chances of survival or the ability to produce offspring. Over time this genetic variation can result in the development of completely new physical or biological traits in the population. 에볼루션코리아 in gene frequency is called natural selection, and it drives most evolutionary change. However non-genetic changes like the growth in the muscle mass as a result of diet or exercise cannot be considered to be examples of evolution since they're not inherited by future generations.
Creationists have a tendency to use the argument that evolution is controversial despite the fact that it has been proven to be true by thousands 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 won a few victories against evolution in textbooks for high school. This includes the removal of references about the evolutionary history of humans as well as Archaeopteryx - a feathered dino believed to be the bird's ancestor.
Why is Evolution important to humanity?
Evolution explains how Earth and all its living species evolved. It is also one of the foundations of biology, and aids scientists to understand how living things function and grow. Evolution also shows how different species are linked. Scientists study evolution in order to better comprehend nature and make important discoveries, such as the development of new treatments.
The evidence for evolution of biological species is overwhelming. There is no other scientific theory that can explain so much about the universe and life on earth and has been rigorously tested and verified over many years. Many people, including religious leaders, are in favor of the scientific theory of evolution. 에볼루션 무료체험 is crucial to keep in mind that evolutionary biology isn't in interfere with religious beliefs since it only deals with physical objects, events, and processes.
Many religious people have come up with a way of reconciling evolution with their beliefs. Some Christians for instance believe that God created everything through evolution and that humans have a common ancestry to other animals.
It is important for scientists to support the teaching of evolution. In certain countries, the anti-evolution movement has been growing. In the United States some states have taken steps to limit teaching evolution. In South Korea, a group known as the Society for Textbook Revise (STR) which is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research is urging the elimination of textbook content about the evolution of horses as well as the avian ancestor Archaeopteryx.
While these are disturbing changes, it's important to remember that the evidence for evolution is overwhelming. The evidence for evolution comes from a variety of sources, such as fossils, genetics and the behavior of living creatures. Other scientists independently confirm the evidence.
The vast majority of scientists support the theory of evolution. This support is based on various reasons. Scientists study evolution to make practical discoveries that can lead to the development of new medications or developing new medicines, while others are driven by an interest in improving the quality of life for animals and plant species, usually for the benefit of humans. Some scientists are just curious, while others have an intense belief in God.
What is Creationism?
Creationists are people who believe that God created the universe and everything within it. They also believe that the Bible is the word of God and should be taken as such. Many creationists are Christians However, not all. Creationists typically fall into 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. YECs hold that the biblical account of the six days of creation was true and that the universe and life on Earth were created only recently.
OECs may be less well-known However, their beliefs are as intense as those of 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 deny that scientific theories such as natural selection and abiogenesis are able to explain the origin of life on Earth. They claim that evolution is not possible because it requires a miracle, and that the pioneers of modern science rejected miracles out of fear of losing credibility.
Some creationists accept naturalistic evolutionary and also special creation, and refer to their belief as "theistic evolution.” This is sometimes also called "continuous creationism" or "evolution from the original species." The theory says that God creates the original species and then allows these to evolve over time. These evolutionary changes eventually will result in new species similar to the original.
Other creationists believe that God created the universe and all living things in one event, known as the Great Flood. These creationists hold that all species were created at the same moment and then gradually evolved. They reject the concept of abiogenesis, and argue that self-replicating life can't come from non-living matter.
In general, creationists oppose teaching evolution at schools. This is a position that is backed by numerous professional organizations which include the National Science Teachers Association, the Association for Science Teacher Education and the American Anthropological Association, and the Geological Society of America. However, some researchers and educational institutions are more flexible and allow for the inclusion of both evolution and creationism in their curricula.
What is Creationism in Korea?
When people think about the concept of creationism, a lot think of the United States. South Korea also has an anti-evolution group. The publishers of textbooks for high school students have recently announced that they will eliminate references to evolution from their editions. The Society for Textbook Revise, an independent organization that is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research (KACCR) has been the driving force behind this campaign. STR has won its first victory in removing examples of the evolution of the horse as well as an avian ancestor, called the Archeopteryx, from textbooks. Its next target is to remove excerpts from Darwin’s infamous finch-research and also on human evolution.
STR claims to have the backing of 4,000 families and individual members. Its mission, it states is to cleanse the world of what it calls "atheist materialism" which paints an image of students as being negative. It also hopes to combat the influence of American creationists who live in the US. A survey of students in biology found that half didn't believe in evolution. The reasons for this aren't entirely evident, but they could be due to religion or the absence of creation scientists in the United States.
The KACR achieved many things 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 with a cosmological perspective. This sparked an interest in the college community. In 1991, a professor along with a minister began teaching Creation Science at one university. It is still taught today.
On August 6th and 7th of 1993, KACR hosted a second International Symposium on Creation Research. It was held in conjunction with the opening of the World Expo in Daejeon. Six lecturers from outside the country, including ICR's John Morris and Steven Austin addressed an audience of several thousand. KACR members and KACR have also given lectures on creation science in major seminaries. KACR plans to establish a Creation Science Education Center.