Evolution Korea
For a long time, the Korean scientific community resisted engaging with the creationists out of fear of giving the movement more credibility. But silence is no any longer an 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. This is only one aspect of the way in which the development paradigm has evolved.
What is Evolution?
Evolution is a theory of science that explains the evolution of the genetic characteristics of living organisms over time. The theory is based on the fact that living organisms adjust to their environment, which could result in variations in genes or entire genomes. Over the course of many generations the changes could result in the emergence of new species. The prevailing theory of evolution is natural selection, which explains the process by which those with favorable characteristics live and reproduce more often than those with less favorable characteristics. This differential reproduction can be a catalyst to the emergence and evolution of new species.
The term "evolution" is derived from the Latin for unrolling or revealing has been used in many different ways as the concept has evolved, both in science and in other fields. Some early evolutionists, including Jean Baptiste de Lamarck and Erasmus Darwin (Charles's grandfather) believed that the existing species evolved into new species in a predetermined fashion. The term transmutation was coined by Lamarck's student embryologist Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire to describe this idea. 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 evolve into different species in a gradual and predictable manner.
More recently evolutionary biologists have defined evolution as a process that occurs when living things develop characteristics that enhance their chances of survival or ability to reproduce offspring. In time, genetic variation can cause a population develop new physical characteristics or biological functions. This shift in gene frequency is known as natural selection and it drives most evolutionary change. However other changes that are not genetic, such as the growth in muscle mass from diet or exercise cannot be considered to be examples of evolution since they are not inherited by the next generation.
Despite the fact that evolution has stood the test of time and thousands of scientific studies Creationists have taken advantage of the idea that the theory is controversial and argue that it should not be taught in school. In South Korea, creationists have won a few victories in their efforts to eliminate evolution from high school textbooks which includes the removal of any mention of the evolutionary roots of humans and the Archaeopteryx, a feathered dinosaur thought to be the ancestral bird's parent.
Why is Evolution Important for Humanity?
Evolution is the explanation for the origins of Earth and all living species. It is also one of the foundations of biology, and aids scientists to understand how living things function and grow. Evolution also shows how various species are linked. Scientists study evolution to better understand the natural world, and to discover useful information including the development of new drugs.
The evidence for evolution is overwhelming. There is no other scientific theory that explains so many aspects of the universe and life on Earth, and it has been thoroughly tested and confirmed over the course of many years. Many people, including some religious leaders, support the scientific theory of evolution. It is essential to remember that evolutionary biology isn't in conflict with religious beliefs as it only focuses on physical objects, events, and processes.
Many religious people have found a way to reconcile evolution with their convictions. Some Christians, for example, believe that God created everything through evolution, and that humans share an ancestry that is shared with other animals.
It is crucial for scientists to advocate for the teaching of evolution. In some countries, the anti-evolution movement has been rising. In the United States some states have taken steps to limit the teaching evolution. In South Korea, a group known as the Society for Textbook Revise, an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research (KAC), is campaigning for textbooks that cover the evolutionary history of horses and their ancestral avian species 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 even the behavior of living creatures. The evidence is also independently verified by other scientists.
The vast majority of scientists support the theory of evolution. The reason for this is various reasons. Some scientists study evolution to discover practical solutions, such as developing medications, while others are motivated by the desire to improve the lives of animals and plant species, usually to benefit humans. Some scientists are just curious, while others have a strong religious belief in God.
What is Creationism?
Creationists believe that God created all things 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 generally divided into two categories: Young Earth Creationists (YEC) or old earth creationists.
The most well-known kind of creationist is called the YEC. They believe that God created the universe in exactly the way described in the Bible. YECs hold that the biblical account of the first six days of creation is literal and that the universe and life on Earth were only created recently.
OECs may be less popular However, their beliefs are as intense like the YECs. OECs believe that the universe and all life on Earth are billions of years old, and that evolution is a myth.
Both forms of creationism deny that scientific principles such as biogenesis and natural selection could explain how life began on Earth. They argue that evolution is impossible, because it would require miracles. The founders of modern scientific thought resisted miracles in fear that they would lose their credibility.
Some creationists accept naturalistic evolution as well as special creation and consider their views to be "theistic evolution.” This is also known as "continuous evolutionism" or the "evolution of the created species." In this theory, God creates the original species and then allows them to evolve over time. In the end these evolutionary changes will create new species that are like the original ones.
Other creationists hold that God created the universe and all living things during a single event, known as the Great Flood. These creationists hold that all the species of the beginning were created at the same moment and then gradually evolved. They also deny the notion of abiogenesis, and argue that the creation of self-replicating organisms from nonliving matter is impossible.
In general, the creationists oppose the teaching of evolution in schools. This position is supported by a variety of professional organizations which include the National Science Teachers Association, the Association for Science Teacher Education and the American Anthropological Association, and the Geological Society of America. However, certain academic institutions and scientists are more flexible and allow the inclusion of both evolution and creationism in their curriculum.
What is Creationism in Korea?
When people think about the concept of creationism, a lot think of the United States. However, South Korea is also home to an anti-evolutionist movement. Publishers of high-school textbooks recently announced that they would eliminate the mention of evolution in their books. 에볼루션 무료체험 for Textbook Revise, an independent organization that is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research (KACCR) has been the driving force behind this campaign. The STR has won its first victory by removing from textbooks evidence of the evolution and ancestor of the avian, called the Archeopteryx. Its sights are now set on the removal of excerpts from Darwin's notorious finch research as well as on human evolution, too.
STR claims that it has the backing of 4,000 families and individual members. The goal, according to STR, is to rid the world of what it calls "atheist materialism" that paints an image of students as being negative. It also aims to counteract the influence of American creationists in the country. A survey of trainees in biology found that half did not believe evolution. The reasons for this are not clear but could be due to religious beliefs and the lack of full-time creation scientists across the United States.
The KACR has accomplished a lot in the past through seminars and lectures. It has a bimonthly news magazine, Creation, and has published books. One of these was a textbook on natural science with a creationist stance. This sparked an interest in college communities. In 1991 the year 1991, a minister and professor started teaching Creation Science in one university, and it is taught until today.
On August 6 and 7 in 1993, the same day that the World Expo opened in Daejeon, KACR held a second International Symposium on Creation Research. Six lecturers from the world, including ICR's John Morris, Duane Gish and Steven Austin spoke to audiences of over a thousand. KACR and its members have given lectures on creation science in major seminaries as well. KACR intends to establish a Creation Science Education Center.