5 Facts Evolution Korea Is Actually A Good Thing

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Until recently, Korea's scientific community has refrained from engaging with creationists, afraid that doing so could increase the credibility of the movement. Silence is no longer an alternative.

The STR has been battling to get rid of textbooks that discuss evolution, such as the discovery of the feathered dinosaur Archaeopteryx as an ancestor of birds. This is only one aspect of how the development paradigm has changed.

What is Evolution?

에볼루션  of evolution is a branch of science that explains changes in genetic traits over time. The theory is based on the fact that living organisms adapt to their environments and this can lead to changes in genes or even whole genomes. Over time the changes could result in the emergence of new species. The most popular theory of evolution is called natural selection, which describes the process by which individuals with advantageous characteristics survive and reproduce more often than those with disadvantageous characteristics. Over time, this differential reproduction can lead to the development of entirely new species.

The term "evolution" originates from the Latin word for unrolling or revealing. However, the concept itself has a myriad of meanings over the years as it has taken form in the sciences and other fields. Early evolutionists like Erasmus Darwin (Charles’s grandfather) and Jean Baptiste de Lamarck believed that species were predetermined to change into another species. Etienne Geoffroy St.Hilaire was Lamarck's embryologist disciple who coined the term "transmutation" to describe this view. 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 existing species change into different species in a gradual and predictable way.

More recently evolutionary biologists have defined evolution as a process that occurs when living creatures develop characteristics that increase their chances of survival, or their ability to reproduce offspring. In time, this genetic variability can cause the emergence of completely new physical or biological traits in a population. Natural selection is the mechanism that triggers the majority of evolutionary changes. Changes that are not genetic, like an increase in muscle mass through exercise or diet, cannot be considered to be evolution since they don't pass on to the next generation.

Despite the fact that evolution has withstood the tests of time and thousands of scientific studies however, creationists have taken advantage of the notion that the theory is controversial to argue that it shouldn't be taught in schools. In South Korea, creationists won a few victories against evolution in high school textbooks. This includes the removal of references about the evolutionary origins for humans as well as Archaeopteryx - a feathered dino that is believed to be the ancestral bird's first ancestor.

Why is Evolution Important?

Evolution explains how the Earth and all its living species came to be. It is one of the fundamentals of biology, and aids scientists discover how living things operate and develop. Evolution also demonstrates how different species are linked. Scientists study evolution in order to better understand nature and make useful discoveries like new drugs.

The evidence for evolution of biological species is overwhelming. There is no other scientific theory that explains so much about the universe and life on Earth, and it has been rigorously tested and verified over many years. Many people, including religious leaders, are in support of the scientific theory. It is important to understand that evolutionary biology does not contradict religious beliefs, since the theory only deals with objects, events and processes in 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 have an ancestral connection with other animals.

It is important for science educators to stand up for the teaching of evolution. In certain countries, anti-evolution sentiment has been rising. In the United States some states have taken steps to limit teaching evolution. In South Korea, a group called the Society for Textbook Revise (STR) which is an offshoot from the Korea Association for Creation Research, is campaigning for the removal of textbooks on the evolution of horses and the avian ancestor Archaeopteryx.

It is crucial to keep in mind that the evidence in favor of evolution is overwhelming. The evidence comes from a diverse 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 agree with the theory of evolution. The reasons for this support are diverse. 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 to benefit humans. Some scientists are just curious, whereas others have a strong religious belief in God.

What is Creationism?

Creationists are people who believe that God created the universe and everything within it. They also believe that the Bible is the word of God and should be taken literally. While Creationists may not all be Christian, they are a majority. Creationists are typically divided into two groups: Young Earth Creationists (YEC) or old earth creationists.

The YECs are the best 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 six days of creation is true, and that the universe and life on Earth began only recently.

OECs are less well known, but they are as passionate about their beliefs as YECs. OECs believe the universe and Earth are billions-of-years old and believe that evolution is a lie.

Both forms of creationism deny the idea that scientific principles like biogenesis and natural selection can explain how life began on Earth. They argue that evolution is not possible because it requires a miracle, and that the scientists who founded modern science shied away from miracles due to fear that they would lose credibility.

Some creationists believe in naturalistic evolution and special creation, and consider their views to be "theistic evolution." This is sometimes also called "continuous creationism" or "evolution from created kinds." In this view, God creates the original species and allows them to evolve over time. Then, these evolutionary changes will create new species that are similar to the original ones.

Others believe that God created the universe and all living things in a single event, referred to as the Great Flood. Creationists believe that the original species were created at the same time and that they grew slowly afterward. They also reject the concept 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, like the National Science Teachers Association and the Association for Science Teacher Education are in support of this view, as do the American Anthropological Association and the Geological Society of America. However, certain academic institutions and scientists are more flexible, and allow the inclusion of creationism and evolution in their curricula.

What is Creationism?

When people think about the concept of creationism, a lot think of the United States. However, South Korea is also the home of an anti-evolutionist movement. The publishers of high-school textbooks recently announced that they would eliminate references to evolution from their editions. The Society for Textbook Revise, an independent body which is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research (KACCR), has led this drive. STR has won its first victory in removing examples of the evolution of the horse as well as an avian ancestor, called the Archeopteryx from textbooks. The next goal 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 goal, it says, is to rid 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 in the United States. A survey of undergraduates studying biology revealed that a majority of them didn't believe in evolution. The reasons for this aren't entirely clear, but could include religious beliefs or the lack of creation scientists in the United States.

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. The most notable of these is a text on the natural sciences with an orthodox creationist perspective, which sparked interest in college communities. In 1991 the year 1991, a minister and professor began teaching Creation Science in one university, and it continues to be taught to this day.

On August 6-7 1993, KACR hosted a second International Symposium on Creation Research. It was held in conjunction with the opening of the World Expo in Daejeon. Six lecturers from outside the country, including ICR's John Morris and Steven Austin, spoke to thousands of people. KACR members and KACR have also given lectures on the subject of creation science at major seminaries. KACR plans to establish a Creation Science Education Center in the near future.