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. Silence is no longer an alternative.
The STR has been campaigning to get rid of textbooks that describe evolution, such as the discovery of the feathered dinosaur Archaeopteryx as an ancestor of birds. But this is merely one aspect of the evolution of the developmental paradigm.
What is Evolution?
The theory of evolution is a branch of science that explains changes in genetic traits over time. The theory is based on fact that living organisms adapt to their surroundings which can result in changes in genes, or even entire genomes. Over time the changes could result in the emergence of new species. Natural selection is the most popular theory of evolution. It explains how people who have advantages are more likely to reproduce and survive than those with disadvantageous ones. As time passes, this difference in reproduction may lead to the emergence of completely new species.
The word "evolution" is derived from the Latin word for unrolling or revealing, but the concept itself has had many different meanings as it has taken form in the fields of science and elsewhere. 에볼루션 슬롯 , like Jean Baptiste de Lamarck and Erasmus Darwin (Charles's grandfather) believed that existing species transformed into other species in a planned manner. Etienne Geoffroy St.Hilaire was Lamarck's embryologist student who came up with the term "transmutation" to describe this theory. 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 evolve into different species in a gradual and predictable way.
Evolutionary biologists define evolution more recently as a process by which living creatures develop traits that increase their chances of surviving or conceiving offspring. In time, genetic variation can cause a population to acquire new physical traits or biological functions. This change in gene frequencies is called natural selection, and it is the main driver of evolutionary changes. However other changes that are not genetic, such as the increase in muscle mass from diet or exercise can't be considered to be examples of evolution since they are not inherited by the next generation.
Despite the fact that evolution has withstood the test of time and thousands of scientific tests however, creationists have taken advantage of the idea that evolution is controversial and argue that it shouldn't be taught in schools. In South Korea, creationists have gained a few victories in their efforts to eliminate evolution from textbooks for high school which includes the removal of references to the evolutionary roots of humans and the Archaeopteryx feathered dinosaur thought to be the ancestral bird's ancestor.
Why is Evolution Important?
Evolution explains how Earth and all living species came to be. It is also one of the foundations of biology and helps scientists to understand how living things function and grow. Evolution also demonstrates how different species are connected. Scientists study evolution to gain a better understanding of the natural world, and to discover useful information, such as developing new medicines.
The evidence for biological evolution is overwhelming. There is no other scientific theory that explains as much about the universe as the life on our planet. It has been rigorously scrutinized and confirmed for a number of years. Many people, and even religious leaders, are in favor of the scientific theory. It is important to understand that evolutionary biology does not contradict religious beliefs, since the theory only deals with processes, objects, and events within the physical world.
Many religious people have come up with a way of reconciling evolution with their beliefs. For instance certain Christians believe that God created the universe through evolution, and that humans share an ancestry with other animals.
It is essential for science educators to advocate for the teaching of evolution. In some countries, anti-evolution sentiment has been rising. In the United States some states have taken steps to limit teaching of evolution. In South Korea, a group known as the Society for Textbook Revise (STR) which is an offshoot from the Korea Association for Creation Research, is campaigning for the removal of textbooks about the evolution of horses and the Avian ancestor 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 diverse range of sources, including fossils, genetic studies, and the behavior of living organisms. The evidence is also independently verified by other scientists.
The majority of scientists support the theory of evolution. The reasons for this support vary. Some scientists study evolution to make practical discoveries, such as developing medications and other treatments, while others are driven by an interest in improving the quality of life for animals and plant species, generally for the benefit of humans. Some are simply curious, whereas still others have a deep religious belief in God and seek to know how the universe works.
What is Creationism?
Creationists are those who believe that God created the universe and everything in it. They also believe that the Bible is the word of God and should be taken literally. Many creationists are Christians However, not all. Creationists generally fall into one of two categories: Young Earth creationists (YEC) and old earth creationists (OEC).
The most well-known type of creationist is the YEC. 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 literal and that the universe and life on Earth was created only recently.
OECs might not be as 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 they believe that evolution is an untruth.
Both kinds of creationism deny the scientific theories that biogenesis and natural selection could explain how life started on Earth. They argue that evolution is inconceivable because it would require miracles. The pioneers of modern scientific thought resisted miracles out of fear they would lose their credibility.
Some creationists believe in naturalistic evolution as well as special creation and call their view “theistic evolution.” This is also known as "continuous evolutionism" or the "evolution of species created." The theory suggests that God creates original species and allows them to change over time. Eventually, these evolutionary changes will create new species that are identical to the original species.
Some creationists believe that God created all living things and the universe in a single event known as the Great Flood. 에볼루션 슬롯 believe that the first species were created simultaneously, and that they grew gradually afterward. They also deny the notion of abiogenesis and argue that the self-replicating creation of organisms from nonliving matter is not possible.
In general, the creationists oppose the teaching of evolution in schools. Numerous professional associations, such as the National Science Teachers Association and the Association for Science Teacher Education endorse this view and so do the American Anthropological Association and the Geological Society of America. Certain scientists and educational institutions are, however, more flexible and permit both evolution and creationism to be incorporated into their curriculum.
What exactly is Creationism in Korea?
When people think of creationism most often, they think of the United States. However, South Korea is also the home of an anti-evolutionist movement. The publishers of high school textbooks have recently declared that they will be removing references to evolution from their textbooks. A group called the Society for Textbook Revise (STR), an independent body that is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research which is the driving force behind the campaign. STR has achieved its first victory by taking away instances of the evolution of the horse and an avian ancestor, the Archeopteryx in textbooks. The focus is now on removing excerpts from Darwin's infamous finch research and on human evolution, too.
STR claims that it has the support of 4,000 families and individuals. Its goal, it says is to clear the world of what it calls "atheist materialism" which paints an image of students as being negative. It also aims at countering the influence of American Creationists in the United States. A survey of undergraduates studying biology revealed that half of them didn't believe in evolution. The causes aren't clear, but may include religious beliefs and the lack of full-time creation scientists across the country.
The KACR accomplished a number of things through its lectures and seminars in the past. It also publishes a bimonthly magazine called Creation and an ebook. One of them was a textbook on natural sciences with a creationist stance. This led to an interest in the college community. In 1991 an academic and minister began teaching Creation Science in one university and it continues to be taught to this day.
On August 6-7 the 7th of August 1993, which coincided with the World Expo opened in Daejeon, KACR held a second International Symposium on Creation Research. Six foreign lecturers including ICR's John Morris and Steven Austin, spoke to a crowd of more than a thousand. KACR members and KACR have also presented lectures on creation science in major seminaries. KACR is planning to create a Creation Science Education Center.