Evolution Korea
Until recently the Korean scientific community refrained from engaging with the creationists, fearing that it could boost the credibility of the group. But silence is no longer an option.
The STR has been campaigning to eliminate content from textbooks that describe evolution, such as the discovery of the feathered dinosaur Archaeopteryx as an early bird's ancestor. This is only one aspect of the evolution of the development paradigm.
What is Evolution?
Evolution is a concept in science that explains the evolution of genetic traits over time. The theory is based on fact that living organisms adapt to their surroundings, which can cause variations in genes, or even entire genomes. Over many generations, these changes can result in the creation of new species. Natural selection is the most popular theory of evolution. It describes how individuals with traits that are advantageous survive and reproduce more than those with less advantageous traits. This differential reproduction can be a catalyst to the creation and evolution of new species.
The word "evolution" originates from the Latin for revealing or unrolling has been used in many different ways as the concept has developed, both in science and in other fields. Some early evolutionists, including Jean Baptiste de Lamarck and Erasmus Darwin (Charles's grandfather) believed that the existing species changed into other species in a planned manner. Etienne Geoffroy St.Hilaire was Lamarck's embryologist student who invented the term "transmutation" to describe this view. 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 view that species are evolving into different species in an orderly and predictable manner.
Recently, evolutionary biologists have defined evolution as a process when living creatures develop characteristics that enhance their chances of survival or ability to produce offspring. Over time, this genetic variability can cause the emergence of entirely new biological functions or physical traits in a population. The change in gene frequencies is called natural selection, and it is the main driver of evolutionary change. However, non-genetic changes such as the growth in the muscle mass as a result of diet or exercise can't be considered to be examples of evolution since they're not inherited by future generations.
Creationists make the argument that evolution is controversial, despite the fact that it has been proven to be valid by a multitude of scientific tests and that it has stood the test of time. They claim that the theory should not be taught in schools. In South Korea, creationists won a few victories over evolution in textbooks for high schools. This includes the removal of all references to the evolutionary roots of humans and Archaeopteryx - a feathered dinosaur believed to be the ancestor of birds.
Why is Evolution important to humanity?
Evolution explains how the Earth and all living species evolved. It is also one of the pillars of biology and helps scientists to understand how living things function and develop. Evolution also shows how different species are connected. Scientists study evolution to better comprehend nature and make valuable discoveries, such as the development of new treatments.
The evidence for evolution is overwhelming. There is no other scientific theory that can explain so much about the universe as well as life on this planet and has been rigorously tested and confirmed over the course of many years. Many people, including some religious leaders, support the scientific theory of evolution. It is important to note that evolutionary biology doesn't conflict with religious beliefs, as the theory deals only with processes, objects, and events within the physical world.
In fact many religious individuals have found ways to reconcile their beliefs with the theory of evolution. Some Christians for instance, believe that God created everything through evolution, and that humans share an ancestry that is shared with other animals.
It is important for science educators to support the teaching of evolution. In some countries around the globe the anti-evolution movement is growing. In the United States, efforts to restrict the teaching of evolution have made progress in a few states. In South Korea, a group called the Society for Textbook Revise, an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research (KAC) is pushing for textbooks to include content on the evolutionary history of horses and their avian ancestor Archaeopteryx.
While these are troubling developments, it is also important to keep in mind 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. 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. Some scientists study evolution to make practical discoveries for example, such as the development of medications or developing new medicines, while others are driven by a desire to improve animal and plant species, generally for the benefit of humans. Some scientists are just curious, while others hold a an intense belief in God.
What is Creationism?
Creationists believe that God created everything in the universe. They also believe that the Bible is the word of God and should be taken literally. Although not all creationists are Christian but many are. Creationists typically fall into two categories: Young Earth creationists (YEC) and old earth creationists (OEC).
YECs are the most well known form of creationist, and they believe that God created the world in the exact way described in the Bible. YECs believe that the biblical account of the six days of creation is literal and that the universe and the life on Earth began only recently.
OECs are not as well-known, but they're just as enthusiastic about their beliefs as YECs. OECs believe that the universe and Earth are billions-of-years old and believe that evolution is a myth.
Both kinds of creationism deny the scientific theories that natural selection and biogenesis can explain how life came to be on Earth. They assert that evolution is impossible, because it requires miracles. The pioneers of modern scientific thought shunned miracles out of fear they might lose their credibility.
Some creationists accept both naturalistic evolution and special creation, and refer to their position "theistic evolution." This is also known as "continuous evolutionism" or the "evolution of created kinds." The theory suggests that God creates species from scratch and then allows these to change over time. These evolutionary changes eventually will 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, known as the Great Flood. They believe that the original species were all created simultaneously, and that they evolved slowly afterward. They deny the notion of abiogenesis, and argue that self-replicating life cannot arise from nonliving matter.
In general, creationists are opposed to the teaching of evolution in schools. Numerous professional organizations like the National Science Teachers Association and the Association for Science Teacher Education endorse this view, as do the American Anthropological Association and the Geological Society of America. However, certain academic institutions and scientists are more flexible and allow for the inclusion of both evolution and creationism in their curriculum.
What is Creationism in Korea?
When people think about creationism, they often think of the United States. However, South Korea is also the home of an anti-evolutionist movement. Publishers of high school textbooks have recently announced that they will eliminate references to evolution from their books. A group known as the Society for Textbook Revise (STR) is an independent organization that is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research and has been the driving force behind the move. The STR has won its first victory by removing from textbooks the evidence of the evolution and ancestor of an bird, the Archeopteryx. The focus is now on removing snippets of Darwin's notorious finch research as well as on human evolution, too.
STR claims to have the support of 4,000 families and individual members. Its mission, it states is to clear 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 in the nation. A survey of undergraduates studying biology found that half did not believe in evolution. The causes aren't clear but could be due to religious beliefs and the lack of full-time creation scientists in the United States.
The KACR has achieved a lot through its seminars and lectures in the past. It publishes a bimonthly journal called Creation and a book. 에볼루션 슬롯게임 of these was a textbook on natural sciences with a cosmological perspective. This sparked an interest in college communities. In 1991 an academic and minister began teaching Creation Science in one university, and it continues to be taught until 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 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, too. 바카라 에볼루션 is planning to create a Creation Science Education Center.