Evolution Korea
For a long time the Korean scientific community was hesitant about engaging with the creationists out of fear of giving the movement more credibility. But silence is no anymore an option.
The STR has been fighting to remove content from textbooks that discuss evolution, including the discovery of the feathered dinosaur Archaeopteryx as an early bird's ancestor. This is just one aspect of how the development paradigm has changed.
What is Evolution?
Evolution is a concept in science that explains the evolution of genetic characteristics over time. The theory is based on the fact that living organisms adapt to their surroundings and this can lead to changes in genes, or even entire genomes. These changes can over many generations lead to the emergence of new species. Natural selection is the dominant theory of evolution. It explains how people with traits that are advantageous are more likely to reproduce and survive than those with less favorable traits. As time passes, this difference in reproduction may lead to the development of entirely new species.
The word "evolution" is derived from Latin for revealing or unrolling, has been used in many different ways as the concept has developed in both science and elsewhere. Early evolutionists like Erasmus Darwin (Charles’s grandfather) and Jean Baptiste de Lamarck believed that species were predetermined to change into a new species. The term transmutation was coined by Lamarck's disciple, embryologist Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire to describe this view. Charles Lyell, in his Principles of Geology, published in 1833, criticized the idea of evolution, and borrowed the term from Geoffroy's student.
In recent years evolutionary biologists have defined evolution as a process that occurs when living organisms develop traits that enhance their chances of survival, or their ability to reproduce offspring. In time this genetic variation can result in the development of completely new physical or biological traits in the same population. This shift in gene frequency is called natural selection, and is the primary driver behind evolutionary change. Other changes that aren't genetic, such as an increase in muscle mass from exercise or diet, can't be considered to be evolutionary because they aren't passed down to future generations.
Creationists have a tendency to use the argument that evolution is controversial, in spite of the fact that it has been proven accurate by thousands of scientific tests and that it has been tested over time. They claim that the theory should not be taught in schools. In South Korea, creationists have won a few victories in their campaign to exclude evolution from high-school textbooks, including the removal of references to the evolutionary origins of humans and the Archaeopteryx feathered dinosaur believed to be the ancestral bird's parent.
Why is Evolution Important?
Evolution explains how Earth and all its living species came to be. It is one of the fundamentals of biology, and helps scientists to understand how living things function and develop. Evolution also reveals the relationships between species. Scientists study evolution to better comprehend nature and make important discoveries such as new drugs.
The evidence for evolution is overwhelming. There is 에볼루션사이트 that can explain so many aspects of the universe and life on this planet, and it has been thoroughly tested and confirmed 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 does not contradict religious beliefs because it only focuses on physical objects, events and processes.
Many religious people have discovered a way to reconcile evolution with their beliefs. For instance some Christians believe that God created the universe through evolution and that humans have an ancestry with other animals.
It is crucial for scientists to stand up for the teaching of evolution. Unfortunately, in a few countries around the globe, anti-evolution sentiment is growing. In the United States some states have taken measures to restrict teaching of evolution. In South Korea, a group called the Society for Textbook Revise (STR) which is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research is pushing for the elimination of textbook content about the evolution of horses and the bird 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 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. The reasons for this support vary. Certain scientists study evolution in order to discover practical solutions, such as developing medicines, while others are motivated by a desire to improve animal and plant species, generally to benefit humans. Some scientists are just curious, while others have a strong religious belief in God.
What is Creationism?
Creationists believe that God created everything in the universe. 에볼루션카지노사이트 believe that the Bible is God's word and should be believed to be true. Although not all creationists are Christian however, they are a majority. Creationists are generally divided into two categories: Young Earth Creationists (YEC) or old earth creationists.
The most well-known type of creationist is known as the YEC. They believe that God created the universe in the exact way that is described in the Bible. They believe that the biblical account of six days of creation was true and that the universe and the life on Earth were created just recently.
OECs might not be as popular However, their beliefs are as passionate like those of YECs. OECs believe that the universe and all life on Earth are billions of years old, and that evolution is an untruth.
Both types of creationism reject the notion that scientific principles like natural selection and abiogenesis are able to explain the origins of life on Earth. They argue that evolution isn't possible because it would require an extraordinary event, and that the pioneers of modern science shied away from miracles due to fear that they would lose credibility.
Some creationists believe in naturalistic evolution and also special creation and call their view “theistic evolution.” This is sometimes also known as "continuous creationism" or "evolution from the created species." This theory states that God creates original species and allows them to evolve over time. In the end the evolutionary changes create new species that are like the original ones.
Some creationists believe that God created all living things and the entire universe in one event called the Great Flood. They believe that the first species were all created simultaneously, and that they grew gradually afterward. They also reject the idea of abiogenesis, and argue that the emergence of self-replicating organisms from nonliving matter is not possible.
In general, the creationists oppose the teaching of evolution in schools. This is a position that is backed by a variety of professional organizations which include the National Science Teachers Association, the Association for Science Teacher Education as well as the American Anthropological Association, and the Geological Society of America. Certain scientists and educational institutions are, however, more flexible and allow both creationism and evolution to be incorporated into their curriculum.
What is Creationism in Korea?
When people think of the concept of creationism, many of them think of the United States. South Korea also has an anti-evolutionist group. The publishers of high school textbooks have recently announced that they will eliminate references to evolution from their books. The Society for Textbook Revise, an independent organization that is an offshoot from the Korea Association for Creation Research (KACCR) is the one who has led this effort. STR has achieved its first victory in eliminating instances of the evolution of the horse as well as an avian ancestor, the Archeopteryx from textbooks. It is now focusing on the removal of excerpts from Darwin's infamous finch research and on human evolution too.
STR claims to have the backing of 4,000 families and individual members. Its goal, it says is to cleanse the world of what it calls "atheist materialism" which portrays an unflattering image for students. It also aims to counteract the influence of American creationists who live in the US. A survey of trainees in 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 across the country.
The KACR has achieved a number of things in the past through lectures and seminar events. It publishes a bimonthly magazine, Creation, and has published books. Among these is a textbook on the natural sciences that has an orthodox creationist perspective, which has sparked interest among college students. In 1991, a professor, along with a minister, began teaching Creation Science at one university. It is still taught in the present.
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 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 been giving talks on creation science at major seminaries too. KACR plans to create a Creation Science Education Center in the near future.