Evolution Korea
In the past the Korean scientific community avoided engaging with creationists for fear of giving the movement more credibility. But silence is no anymore an option.
The STR has been battling to remove content from textbooks that explain evolution, including the discovery of the feathered dinosaur Archaeopteryx as an ancestral bird's ancestor. This is only one example of the way in which the development paradigm has changed.
What is Evolution?
The theory of evolution is a scientific one that explains the change in the genetic characteristics of living organisms over time. The theory is based upon the fact that living creatures adapt to their environment, which can lead to variations in genes or whole genomes. These changes could over generations lead to the creation 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 disadvantageous ones. In time, this disparity in reproduction can lead to the emergence of completely new species.
The word "evolution" comes 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 in other fields. Early evolutionists like Erasmus Darwin (Charles’s grandfather) and Jean Baptiste de Lamarck believed that species were predetermined to evolve into a different species. The term"transmutation" was coined by the Lamarck's disciple, embryologist Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire to describe this idea. Charles Lyell, in his Principles of Geology, published in 1833, challenged the concept of evolution and borrowed the term from Geoffroy’s student.
Recently evolutionary biologists have defined evolution as a process that occurs when living organisms develop traits that improve their chances of survival or ability to produce offspring. Over time the genetic variability could lead to the emergence of entirely new biological functions or physical traits in the same population. Natural selection is the process that drives the majority of evolutionary changes. However, non-genetic changes such as the increase in muscle mass from diet or exercise can't be considered to be examples of evolution because they are not passed on to future generations.
에볼루션 슬롯 are using the argument that evolution is controversial, in spite of the fact that it has been proven to be valid by a multitude of scientific tests and it has been tested over time. They claim that the theory should not be taught at school. In South Korea, creationists have had a few wins in their efforts to eliminate evolution from high-school textbooks and have also gotten rid of any references to the evolutionary roots of humans, as well as the Archaeopteryx feathered dinosaur believed to be the ancestral bird's ancestor.
Why is Evolution Important?
Evolution explains the origins and evolution of Earth and all living species. It is also a foundation of biology that helps scientists learn how living organisms function and develop. Evolution also reveals the relationships between different species. Scientists study evolution in order to better understand nature and make useful discoveries such as new medicines.
The evidence for evolution is overwhelming. There is no other scientific theory that explains more about the universe as the life on this planet. It has been rigorously studied and verified for many years. Many people, and even religious leaders, are in support of the scientific theory. It is important to note that evolutionary biology doesn't conflict with religions, since the theory only deals with things, events and processes in the physical world.
In reality, 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 science educators to advocate for the teaching of evolution. Unfortunately, in some nations around the world, anti-evolution sentiment is growing. In the United States some states have taken steps to limit teaching of evolution. 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 that cover the evolution of horses and their Avian ancestor Archaeopteryx.
Although these are alarming developments, it is important to remember that the evidence for evolution is overwhelming. The evidence for evolution comes from a variety of sources, including fossils, genetics, and the behavior of living creatures. 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 in order to make practical discoveries such as developing new medicines, while others do so to improve the quality of animal and plant species, usually for the benefit humans. Some scientists are simply curious, while others hold a an intense faith in God.
What is Creationism?
Creationists believe that God created everything in the universe. They also believe that the Bible is God's word and should be believed to be true. Many creationists are Christians however, not all. Creationists are typically divided into two groups: Young Earth Creationists (YEC) or old earth creationists.
The YECs are perhaps the most well known type of creationist, and they believe that God created the universe exactly as described in the Bible. They 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 fierce as those of YECs. OECs believe that the universe and Earth are billions of years old, and that evolution is a myth.
Both types of creationism reject the notion that scientific theories such as natural selection and abiogenesis can explain the origin of life on Earth. They argue that evolution is impossible because it would require a miracle, and that the founders of modern science eschewed miracles for fear that they would lose credibility.
Some creationists accept naturalistic evolutionary and special creation and call their view “theistic evolution." This is sometimes called "continuous creationism" or "evolution from created kinds." The theory says that God creates original species and allows them to change over time. Then these evolutionary changes will 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. These creationists believe that the first species were created at the same time and that they developed slowly afterwards. They reject the concept of abiogenesis and claim that self-replicating life cannot arise from non-living matter.
In general, the creationists oppose teaching evolution at 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 creationism and evolution to be incorporated into their curricula.
What exactly is Creationism in Korea?
When people think of the concept of creationism typically think of the United States. However, South Korea is also home to an anti-evolutionist movement. Publishers of high school textbooks have recently announced that they will remove references to evolution from their editions. A group dubbed the Society for Textbook Revise (STR) is an unofficial 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 by eliminating examples of the evolution of the horse and an avian ancestor, the Archeopteryx from textbooks. The focus is now on removing snippets of Darwin's notorious finch research and on human evolution, too.
STR claims that it has the backing of 4,000 families and members. Its aim is to root out what it regards as the "atheist materialism" that reflects a hopeless worldview for students. It also aims to counteract the influence of American creationists in the country. A survey of the newest biology teachers revealed that around half do not believe in the concept of evolution. The causes are not clear, but could include religion or the absence of creation scientists in the United States.
The KACR has achieved a lot through its lectures and seminars in the past. It publishes a bimonthly magazine, Creation, and has published books. One of them is a textbook on the natural sciences, with an orthodox creationist perspective, which sparked interest in college communities. In 1991 an academic and minister began teaching Creation Science in one university and it is taught until today.
On August 6-7, 1993, coinciding with the World Expo opened in Daejeon, KACR held a second International Symposium on Creation Research. Six lecturers from outside the country, including ICR's John Morris and Steven Austin addressed an audience of several thousand. KACR members and KACR have also given lectures on the subject of creation science at major seminaries. KACR plans to create a Creation Science Education Center in the future.