5 Evolution Korea Tips From The Pros
5 Evolution Korea Tips From The Pros
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Evolution Korea
In the past the Korean scientific community avoided engaging with creationists, afraid that it could give the movement more credibility. The silence is no longer a viable option.
The STR has been fighting to eliminate content from textbooks that explain evolution, such as the discovery of the feathered dinosaur Archaeopteryx as an ancestral bird's ancestor. However, this is just one aspect of the development paradigm's evolution.
What is Evolution?
The theory of evolution is a scientific one that explains the evolution of the genetic characteristics of living organisms over time. The theory is based upon the fact that living organisms adjust to their environment, which may lead to variations in genes or even whole genomes. These changes can over many generations lead to the emergence of new species. Natural selection is the most popular theory of evolution. It explains how people who have advantages are more likely to reproduce and survive than those with disadvantageous ones. This differing reproduction may be a catalyst to the creation and evolution of new species.
The term "evolution" originates from the Latin word for unrolling or revealing, but the concept itself has a myriad of meanings as it has taken form in the fields of science and other fields. Early evolutionists such as Erasmus Darwin (Charles’s grandfather) and Jean Baptiste de Lamarck believed that species were predestined to evolve into a different species. The term transmutation was coined by the Lamarck's disciple, embryologist Etienne Geoffroy Saint Hilaire, to describe this view. Charles Lyell, who published the second volume of his Principles of Geology in 1833 challenged 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.
Recently, evolutionary biologists have defined evolution as a process that occurs when living creatures develop characteristics that increase their chances of survival or the ability to reproduce offspring. As time passes, genetic variation can cause a population to develop new physical traits or biological functions. Natural selection is the process that drives the most evolutionary changes. However other changes that are not genetic, such as the increase in the muscle mass as a result of exercise or diet cannot be considered to be examples of evolution because they are not passed on to future generations.
Despite the fact that evolution has withstood the test of time and thousands of scientific tests, creationists have seized on the idea that the theory is controversial to argue that it should not be taught in school. In South Korea, creationists have gained a few victories in their campaign to exclude evolution from textbooks for high school and have also gotten rid of any references to the evolutionary roots of humans and the Archaeopteryx, a feathered dinosaur that is thought to be an ancestral bird's ancestor.
Why is Evolution Important?
Evolution is the explanation for the origins of Earth and all living species. It is also a fundamental part of biology that helps scientists comprehend how living organisms operate and grow. Evolution also shows how different species are linked. Scientists study evolution to better understand the natural world, and to discover useful information like the development of new medicines.
The evidence for evolution is overwhelming. There is no other scientific theory that explains as much about the universe and life on this planet. It has been rigorously examined and confirmed for many years. Many people, even some religious leaders, are in support of the scientific theory. It is important to remember that evolutionary biology does not conflict with religions, since the theory is based on things, events and processes within the physical world.
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 ancestral connection with other animals.
It is essential for science educators to stand up for the teaching of evolution. In some countries, anti-evolution sentiment has been rising. In the United States, efforts to limit the teaching of evolution have made some headway in a few 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 textbook content about the evolution of horses as well as the Avian ancestral Archaeopteryx.
While these are disturbing changes, it's important to remember that the evidence for evolution is overwhelming. The evidence comes from a diverse range of sources, including 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 behind this support vary. Some scientists study evolution to discover practical solutions for example, such as the development of treatments or developing new medicines, while others are driven by the desire to improve the lives of animals and plant species, usually to benefit humans. Some are simply curious, whereas still others have a deep faith in God and seek to understand how the universe works.
What is Creationism?
Creationists are people who believe that God created the universe and all that is in it. They also believe that the Bible is the word of God and should be taken literally. While some creationists are not Christian, they are a majority. Creationists typically fall into one of two categories: Young Earth creationists (YEC) and old earth creationists (OEC).
The most well-known type of creationist is the YEC. They believe that God created the universe exactly in the way that is described in the Bible. YECs hold that the biblical account of the first six days of creation is literal and that the universe as well as life on Earth were created just recently.
OECs are not as well-known However, they are as passionate about their beliefs as YECs. OECs believe that the universe and Earth are billions of years old and that evolutionkr evolution is a lie.
Both forms of creationism deny the idea that scientific principles like biogenesis and natural selection can explain how life came to be on Earth. They claim that evolution is not possible because it requires the creation of a miracle, and the scientists who founded modern science shied away from miracles due to fear that they would lose credibility.
Some creationists are able to accept both naturalistic evolution and special creation, and refer to their belief "theistic evolution." This is also known as "continuous evolutionism" or the "evolution of species created." The theory suggests that God creates the original species and then allows these to evolve over time. These evolutionary changes will eventually produce new species that are similar to the original.
Some creationists believe that God created all living things and the universe in one event known as the Great Flood. They believe that the original species were created simultaneously, and that they grew slowly afterward. They reject the idea of abiogenesis and assert that self-replicating living cannot come from nonliving matter.
In general, creationists oppose the teaching of evolution in schools. Numerous professional organizations like the National Science Teachers Association and the Association for Science Teacher Education support this position as do the American Anthropological Association and the Geological Society of America. Some scientists and educational institutions, however, are more flexible and allow creationism and evolution to be included in their curriculum.
What exactly is Creationism in Korea?
When people think of creationism typically think of the United States. South Korea also has an anti-evolution group. Publishers of high-school textbooks announced recently that they would remove references to evolution in their editions. A group called 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 achieved its first victory in removing examples of the evolution of the horse and an avian ancestor called 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 support of around 4,000 families and individuals. Its goal, it says is to cleanse the world of what it calls "atheist materialism" that paints an unflattering image for students. It also aims at countering the influence of American Creationists in the nation. A survey of trainee biology teachers revealed that a majority do not believe in evolution. The root causes are unclear however, they could be related to religion and the absence of full-time 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 these was a textbook on natural science with a cosmological perspective. It sparked interest in the college community. In 1991, a professor along with a minister, began teaching Creation Science at one university. It is still taught today.
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 foreign lecturers, including ICR's John Morris and Steven Austin addressed a crowd of more than a thousand. KACR members and KACR have also presented lectures on creation science in prestigious seminaries. KACR plans to create a Creation Science Education Center in the future.