Evolution Korea
In the past the Korean scientific community been hesitant to engage with the creationists in fear that doing so might increase the credibility of the movement. The silence is no longer a viable option.
The STR has been fighting to remove the content on evolution from textbooks, including the discovery that the feathered Archaeopteryx was an ancestor bird. But this is merely one aspect of the development paradigm's evolution.
What is Evolution?
Evolution is a theory of science that explains the change in genetic characteristics of living organisms over time. The theory is based on fact that living things adapt to their environment, which can cause variations in genes, or even entire genomes. Over many generations the changes could lead to the emergence new species. The most popular theory of evolution is known as natural selection, which describes the process that allows those with favorable characteristics live and reproduce more often than those with disadvantageous characteristics. This differing reproduction may eventually lead to the emergence and evolution of new species.
The term "evolution" originates from the Latin word"evolution" which means unrolling or revealing, but the concept itself has a myriad of meanings since it took form in the sciences and other fields. Some early evolutionists, like Jean Baptiste de Lamarck and Erasmus Darwin (Charles's grandfather) believed that existing species transformed into other species in a certain way. 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 idea that species are evolving into other species in a gradual and predictable manner.
In recent years, evolutionary biologists have defined evolution as a process that occurs when living things develop characteristics that increase their chances of survival or the ability to reproduce offspring. Over time, genetic variability can cause a population acquire new physical characteristics or biological functions. Natural selection is the process that drives the majority of evolutionary changes. However non-genetic changes like the growth 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.
Despite the fact that evolution has stood the test of time and a multitude of scientific experiments, creationists have seized on the notion that the theory is controversial and claim that it shouldn't be taught in school. In South Korea, creationists have won a few victories in their fight to remove evolution from high-school textbooks which includes 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 the Earth and all living species came to be. It is also a fundamental part of biology that helps scientists comprehend how living organisms operate and develop. Evolution also shows how various species are interconnected. Scientists study evolution to understand the natural world, and also to make important discoveries like the development of new drugs.
The evidence for biological evolution is overwhelming. There is no other scientific theory that explains so much about the universe and life on this planet and has been rigorously tested and verified over the course of many 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 religions, since the theory deals only with processes, objects, and events within the physical world.
In fact, many religious people have discovered ways to reconcile their beliefs with evolutionary theory. For instance certain Christians believe that God created the world through evolution and that humans share an ancestral connection with other animals.
It is crucial that science educators stand up for teaching evolution. In certain countries, the anti-evolution movement has been growing. In the United States, efforts to restrict the teaching of evolution have made some progress in a few states. In South Korea, a group known as the Society for Textbook Revise (STR), an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research is pushing for the removal of textbooks on the evolution of horses as well as the bird ancestor Archaeopteryx.
While these are disturbing developments, it is important to keep in mind that the evidence for evolution is overwhelming. The evidence comes from a broad range of sources, including fossils, genetic studies, and the behavior of living organisms. Other scientists independently verify the evidence.
The majority of scientists agree with the theory of evolution. The reason for this is a variety of reasons. Some scientists study evolution in order to make practical discoveries such as developing new drugs and other treatments, while others use it to improve the lives of animals and plant species, usually for the benefit humans. Some are simply curious, whereas others have a profound faith in God and seek to understand how the universe works.
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 literally. Many creationists are Christians However, not all. Creationists generally fall in one of two categories: Young Earth creationists (YEC) and old earth creationists (OEC).
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. They believe that the biblical account of six days of creation is literal and that the universe and the life on Earth were only created recently.
OECs may be less well-known However, their beliefs are as fierce like those of YECs. OECs believe that the universe and all life on Earth are billions of years old, and they believe that evolution is a myth.
Both types of creationism reject the notion that scientific principles such as natural selection and abiogenesis can explain the origins of life on Earth. They argue that evolution isn't possible because it requires an extraordinary event, and that the pioneers of modern science eschewed miracles for fear that they would lose credibility.
Some creationists accept naturalistic evolutionary and special creation and refer to their belief as "theistic evolution.” This is sometimes also called "continuous creationism" or "evolution from the created species." The theory suggests that God creates the original species and allows them to change over time. In the end the evolutionary changes result in new species identical to the original species.
Other creationists hold that God created the universe and all living things in one event, known as the Great Flood. These creationists hold that all the original species were created at the same moment and then slowly evolved. They reject the concept of abiogenesis, and argue that self-replicating life can't come from non-living matter.
In 에볼루션 바카라 무료체험 , the creationists are opposed to the teaching of evolution in schools. This is supported by numerous professional organizations, including the National Science Teachers Association, the Association for Science Teacher Education as well as the American Anthropological Association, and the Geological Society of America. However, certain scientists and educational institutions are more flexible and allow for the inclusion of creationism and evolution in their curricula.
What is Creationism in Korea?
When people think about the concept of creationism, a lot think of the United States. South Korea also has an anti-evolution group. The publishers of textbooks for high school students have recently announced that they will eliminate references to evolution from their editions. The Society for Textbook Revise, an independent body which is an offshoot from the Korea Association for Creation Research (KACCR) has been the driving force behind this campaign. The STR has scored its first victory by removing from textbooks the evidence of the evolution and ancestor of the bird, the Archeopteryx. The next step is to remove the finch-research of Darwin's famed and also on human evolution.
STR claims to have the support 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 trainee biology teachers found that about half do not believe in the concept of evolution. The causes aren't clear, but may include religion and the absence of full-time creation scientists in the country.
The KACR has achieved many things through its lectures and seminar events. It has a bimonthly news magazine, Creation, and has published books. One of them was an educational textbook on natural sciences that had a creationist perspective. This led to an interest among college communities. In 1991, a professor and minister began teaching Creation Science in one university, and it is taught until today.
On August 6th and 7th of 1993, KACR hosted a second International Symposium on Creation Research. The event was held in conjunction with the opening of the World Expo in Daejeon. Six foreign lecturers including ICR's John Morris and Steven Austin presented to a crowd of more than a thousand. KACR and its members have given lectures on creation science at major seminaries too. KACR plans to establish a Creation Science Education Center.