Evolution Korea
In the past, the Korean scientific community was hesitant about engaging with the creationists out of fear of giving the movement more credence. The silence is no longer an option.
The STR has been fighting to eliminate content from textbooks that describe evolution, such as the discovery of the feathered dinosaur Archaeopteryx as an ancestor of birds. This is only one aspect of how the concept of development has evolved.
What is Evolution?
Evolution is a theory of science that explains the evolution of genetic traits over time. The theory is based upon the fact that living organisms adjust to their environment, which could result in variations in genes or whole genomes. These changes can over many generations lead to the creation of new species. Natural selection is the dominant theory of evolution. It describes how individuals who have advantages survive and reproduce more than those with less favorable traits. As time passes, this difference in reproduction may result in the creation of entirely new species.
The term "evolution" comes from the Latin word for unraveling or revealing, however the concept itself has had many different meanings since it took form in the fields of science and elsewhere. Some early evolutionists, like Jean Baptiste de Lamarck and Erasmus Darwin (Charles's grandfather) believed that existing species transformed into other species in a predetermined fashion. The term transmutation was coined by the 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, attacked this idea and borrowed the term "evolution" from Geoffroy's student to describe the idea that existing species change into other species in a gradual and predictable way.
Recently evolutionary biologists have defined evolution as a process when living creatures develop characteristics that increase their chances of survival, or their ability to produce offspring. As time passes this genetic variation can cause the emergence of completely new biological functions or physical traits in the same population. Natural selection is the main force behind the most evolutionary changes. However non-genetic changes like the increase in muscle mass due to diet or exercise can't be considered to be examples of evolution since they are not passed on to future generations.
Despite the fact that evolution has stood the tests of time and thousands of scientific experiments however, creationists have taken advantage of the idea that the theory is controversial to claim that it shouldn't be taught in schools. In South Korea, creationists won a few victories over evolution in high school textbooks. This includes the removal of references to the evolutionary roots of humans and Archaeopteryx - a feathered dino believed to be the ancestor of birds.
Why is Evolution Important to Humanity?
Evolution explains how Earth and all living species came to be. It is also one of the pillars of biology, and aids scientists discover how living things operate and grow. Evolution also shows how different species are linked. Scientists study evolution to better understand the natural world and to make useful discoveries, such as developing new treatments.
The evidence for evolution is overwhelming. There is no other scientific theory that explains so many aspects of the universe and life on this planet and has been rigorously tested and verified over many years. Many people, including some religious leaders, believe in the theory of evolution as a scientific fact. It is important to remember that evolutionary biology doesn't conflict with religious beliefs as it only addresses physical objects, events, and processes.
In fact, many religious people have found ways to reconcile their beliefs with evolutionary theory. Certain Christians for instance, believe that God created everything through evolution and that humans share an ancestry that is shared with other animals.
It is essential for scientists to advocate for the teaching of evolution. Unfortunately, in a few nations around the world there is a growing anti-evolutionist sentiment. 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), an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research, is campaigning for the removal of textbook content about the evolution of horses as 에볼루션 카지노 사이트 well as the Avian ancestor Archaeopteryx.
While these are troubling developments, it is also important to remember that the evidence for evolution is overwhelming. The evidence for evolution is based on a variety of sources, such as fossils, genetics, and even the behavior of living creatures. The evidence is also independently verified by other scientists.
The vast majority of scientists agree with the theory of evolution. The reasons behind this support are diverse. Some scientists are studying evolution to make practical discoveries, such as the development of new medicines, while others do so to improve animal and plants species, typically to benefit humans. Some are simply curious, whereas still others have a deep faith in God and are seeking 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 usually divided into two categories: Young Earth Creationists (YEC) or old earth creationists.
The YECs are the best known form of creationist, and they believe that God created the universe in the exact way described in the Bible. YECs believe that the biblical account of the creation's six days is true, and that the universe and the life on Earth was created only recently.
OECs are less well known However, they are just as committed to their beliefs as YECs. OECs believe that the universe and life on Earth are billions of years old, and that evolution is a myth.
Both types of creationism deny that scientific principles like natural selection and abiogenesis could explain the origin of life on Earth. They claim that evolution is inconceivable because it requires miracles. The pioneers of modern science shunned miracles out of fear they could lose their credibility.
Some creationists accept naturalistic evolution and also special creation, and call their view “theistic evolution." This is sometimes referred to as "continuous creationism" or "evolution from created kinds." In this belief system, God creates the original species and allows them to change over time. Eventually, these evolutionary changes will result in new species identical to the original species.
Some creationists believe that God created all living things and the universe in one event known as the Great Flood. Creationists believe that the original species were all created at the same time and that they developed slowly afterwards. They also reject the concept of abiogenesis and argue that the emergence of self-replicating organisms from nonliving matter is unattainable.
In general, the creationists are against teaching of evolution in schools. This position is supported by numerous professional organizations such as the National Science Teachers Association, the Association for Science Teacher Education and the American Anthropological Association, and the Geological Society of America. Some academic institutions and scientists are however more flexible and permit both creationism and evolution to be included in their curriculum.
What is Creationism?
When people think of creationism most often, they think of the United States. South Korea also has an anti-evolutionist group. The publishers of textbooks for high school students have recently announced that they will eliminate references to evolution from their textbooks. A group known as the Society for Textbook Revise (STR), an independent body that is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research, has led the drive. STR has secured its first victory by taking away instances of the evolution of the horse as well as an avian ancestor, the Archeopteryx from textbooks. The next step is to eliminate 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 aim is to root out what it sees as the "atheist materialism" that reflects a hopeless worldview for students. It also hopes to combat the influence of American Creationists in the United States. A survey of trainee biology teachers revealed that around half do not believe in evolution. The reasons aren't clear, but could include religious beliefs or the absence of creation scientists in the US.
The KACR has achieved a lot through its lectures and seminars in the past. It publishes a bimonthly magazine called Creation and the book. Among these is a textbook on the natural sciences, with an orthodox creationist perspective, which attracted the attention of college communities. In 1991 an academic and minister began teaching Creation Science in one university, and it is taught to this day.
On August 7 and 8, 1993, coinciding with 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 over a thousand. KACR members and KACR have also given lectures on creation science in major seminaries. KACR is planning to create a Creation Science Education Center.