Evolution Korea
For a long time the Korean scientific community resisted engaging with the creationists out of fear of giving the movement more credence. However, silence is no any longer an option.
The STR has been campaigning to eliminate content from textbooks that discuss evolution, such as the discovery of the feathered dinosaur Archaeopteryx as an ancestor of birds. This is only one example of the way in which the development paradigm has changed.
What is Evolution?
Evolution is a theory of science that explains the evolution of genetic characteristics over time. The theory is based upon the fact that living organisms adapt to their environment, which could result in variations in genes or even whole genomes. Over time, these changes can result in the emergence of new species. The prevailing theory of evolution is called natural selection, which explains the process by which those with favorable characteristics live and reproduce more frequently than those with less favorable characteristics. This variation in reproduction could be a catalyst to the emergence and evolution of new species.
The word "evolution" originates from the Latin word"evolution" which means unrolling or revealing. However, the concept has had a variety of meanings over the years as it has taken form in the fields of science and other fields. Early evolutionists, such as 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 opposed this notion and borrowed the term "evolution" from Geoffroy's student to describe the notion that existing species change into different species in a gradual and predictable way.
More recently evolutionary biologists have defined evolution as a process when living things develop characteristics that enhance their chances of survival, or their ability to reproduce offspring. In time this genetic variation can cause the emergence of completely new physical or biological traits in the same population. Natural selection is the mechanism that triggers the majority of evolutionary changes. However non-genetic changes like the increase in the muscle mass as a result of diet or exercise can't be considered examples of evolution since they are not passed on to future generations.
Creationists have a tendency to use the argument that evolution is controversial, even though it has been proven to be valid by a multitude of scientific tests and that it has been tested over time. They claim that the theory shouldn't be taught at school. In South Korea, creationists have gained a few victories in their fight to remove evolution from high-school textbooks which includes the removal of any references to the evolutionary origins of humans, as well as the Archaeopteryx, a feathered dinosaur thought to be the ancestral bird's ancestor.
Why is Evolution Important to Humanity?
Evolution explains the origins and evolution of Earth and all living species. It also serves as a basis of biology and helps scientists comprehend how living organisms operate and grow. Evolution also shows how various species are interconnected. Scientists study evolution to better understand the natural world and to make useful discoveries like the development of new medicines.
The evidence for evolution of biological species is overwhelming. There is no other scientific theory that can explain so many aspects of the universe and life on this planet, and it has been thoroughly tested and confirmed over a long period of time. Many people, and even religious leaders, are in support of the scientific theory. It is important to understand that evolutionary biology does not conflict with religious beliefs, as the theory only deals with things, events and processes in the physical world.
In reality, many religious people have discovered ways to reconcile their beliefs with evolution. Some Christians, for example, believe that God created everything through evolution and that humans have an ancestry that is shared with other animals.
It is important that science educators stand up for teaching evolution. Unfortunately, in some nations around the world the anti-evolution movement is growing. In the United States, efforts to limit the teaching of evolution have made some progress in some states. In South Korea, a group called the Society for Textbook Revise (STR), an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research, is campaigning for the removal of textbooks on the evolution of horses as well as the Avian ancestral Archaeopteryx.
While these are troubling developments, it is also important to remember that the evidence for evolution is overwhelming. The evidence for evolution comes from many sources, including fossils, genetics, and even the behavior of living creatures. The evidence is also independently verified by other scientists.
The majority of scientists supports the theory of evolution. The reasons behind this belief vary. Certain scientists study evolution in order to make practical discoveries for example, such as the development of treatments and other treatments, while others are driven by an interest in improving the quality of life for animals and plant species, typically for the benefit of humans. Some are simply curious, and others have a deep faith in God and seek to understand how the universe functions.
What is Creationism?
Creationists believe that God created all things in the universe. They also believe that the Bible is the word of God and should be taken seriously. Although some creationists are not Christian but many are. Creationists are generally divided into two groups: Young Earth Creationists (YEC) or old earth creationists.
YECs are the most well known type 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 creation's six days is literal, and that the universe and the life on Earth began only recently.
OECs may be less popular 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 forms of creationism reject the notion that scientific theories such as natural selection and abiogenesis could explain the origins of life on Earth. They claim that evolution is impossible because it requires an extraordinary event, and that the pioneers of modern science rejected miracles out of fear that they would lose credibility.
Some creationists accept both naturalistic evolution and special creation, and call their position "theistic evolution." It is sometimes known as "continuous creationism" or "evolution from the created species." In this theory, God creates the original species and then allows them to evolve over time. Eventually, these evolutionary changes will produce new species that are like the original ones.
Other creationists believe that God created the universe and all living things in one event, called the Great Flood. Creationists believe that the original species were all created at the same time, and that they developed slowly afterward. They deny the notion of abiogenesis, and argue that self-replicating living cannot come 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. Certain scientists and educational institutions, however, are more flexible and allow both creationism and evolution to be incorporated into their curriculum.
What is Creationism in Korea?
When people think about creationism, many of them think of the United States. South Korea also has an anti-evolution group. The publishers of high school textbooks have recently declared that they will be removing references to evolution from their editions. A group dubbed 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 won its first victory in taking away instances of the evolution of the horse as well as an avian ancestor, called the Archeopteryx from textbooks. The next step is to eliminate portions of Darwin's notorious finch-research and also on human evolution.
STR claims to have the support of 4,000 families and individual members. Its aim is to root out what it regards 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 students in biology found that half did not believe evolution. The causes are not clear, but could include religion or the absence of creation scientists in the country.
The KACR accomplished a number of things through its lectures and seminars in the past. It publishes a bimonthly magazine, Creation, and has published books. One of these was an educational textbook on natural sciences with a cosmological perspective. This sparked an interest among 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 around the world including ICR's John Morris, Duane Gish and Steven Austin spoke to audiences of a few thousand. KACR members and 에볼루션 바카라사이트 KACR have also presented lectures on the subject of creation science at major seminaries. KACR plans to establish a Creation Science Education Center in the future.