7 Things You've Never Known About Evolution Korea
7 Things You've Never Known About Evolution Korea
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Evolution Korea
For a long time, the Korean scientific community was hesitant about engaging with creationists for fear of giving the movement more credibility. The silence is no longer a viable option.
The STR has been fighting to get information about evolution from textbooks including the discovery that the feathered Archaeopteryx was an ancestor bird. This is just one aspect of the way in which the development paradigm has changed.
What is Evolution?
Evolution is a scientific theory that explains the changes in the genetic characteristics of living organisms over time. The theory is based on fact that living things adapt to their environments and this can lead to changes in genes or even complete genomes. Over the course of many generations these changes could lead to the emergence new species. The predominant theory of evolution is natural selection, which explains the process by which people with advantages survive and reproduce more often than those with disadvantages. Over time, this differential reproduction may lead to the emergence of entirely new species.
The word "evolution" is derived from the Latin for revealing or unrolling has been used in a variety of different ways as the concept has developed in both science as well as elsewhere. Early evolutionists such as Erasmus Darwin (Charles’s grandfather) and Jean Baptiste de Lamarck believed that species were predestined to change into another species. Etienne Geoffroy St-Hilaire was Lamarck's embryologist disciple who invented the term "transmutation" to describe this idea. Charles Lyell, in his Principles of Geology, published in 1833, attacked the idea of evolution, and borrowed the term from Geoffroy's student.
In recent years evolutionary biologists have defined evolution as a process that occurs when living organisms develop traits 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 the population. Natural selection is the process that drives the most evolutionary changes. However, non-genetic changes such as the increase in muscle mass due to exercise or diet cannot be considered to be examples of evolution because they are not inherited by future generations.
Creationists are using the argument that evolution is controversial even though it has been proven to be accurate by thousands of scientific tests and that it has been tested over time. They claim that the theory shouldn't be taught at school. In South Korea, creationists won a few victories over evolution in textbooks for high schools. This includes the removal of all references about the evolutionary history of humans and Archaeopteryx - a feathered dino believed to be the bird's ancestor.
Why is Evolution important to humanity?
Evolution explains how Earth and all living creatures came into existence. It is one of the fundamentals of biology, and helps scientists discover how living things operate and grow. Evolution also shows the connections between species. Scientists study evolution to better understand the natural world and to make useful discoveries including the development of new treatments.
The evidence for biological evolution is overwhelming. No other scientific theory can explain as much about the universe as the life on earth. It has been rigorously examined and confirmed for many years. Many people, including religious leaders, are in favor of the scientific theory of evolution. It is important to note that evolutionary biology doesn't conflict with religious beliefs, since the theory only deals with objects, events and processes within the physical world.
In reality many religious individuals have come up with ways to reconcile their beliefs with evolutionary theory. For instance some Christians believe that God created the universe through evolution, and that humans share an ancestral connection with other animals.
It is important that science educators advocate for teaching evolution. In certain countries, the anti-evolution movement has been growing. In the United States some states have taken steps to limit teaching evolution. In South Korea, a group called the Society for Textbook Revise, an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research (KAC), is campaigning for textbooks to include content on the evolution of horses and their avian ancestor Archaeopteryx.
It is vital to remember, however, 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. Other scientists independently confirm the evidence.
The majority of scientists support the theory of evolution. This belief is based on various reasons. Certain scientists study evolution in order to make practical discoveries such as the development of new medicines or enhancing existing ones. Others do this to improve the lives of animals and plant species, typically to benefit humans. Some are simply curious, while others have a profound religious belief in God and are seeking to understand how the universe functions.
What is Creationism?
Creationists are people who believe that God created the universe and everything in it. 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 two categories: Young Earth creationists (YEC) and old earth creationists (OEC).
The YECs are perhaps the most well known form of creationist, and they believe that God created the universe exactly as described in the Bible. YECs hold that the biblical account of six days of creation was literal and that the universe and the life on Earth were created just recently.
OECs are less well known, but they are just as committed to their beliefs as YECs. OECs believe the universe and Earth are billions of years old and that evolution is a myth.
Both kinds of creationism deny the idea that scientific principles like biogenesis and natural selection can explain how life started on Earth. They argue that evolution is not possible because it requires miracles. The founders of modern scientific thought shunned miracles out of fear they would lose their credibility.
Some creationists accept naturalistic evolutionary and also special creation and refer to their belief as "theistic evolution." It is sometimes known as "continuous creationism" or "evolution from the original species." This theory states that God creates original species and then allows them to change over time. These evolution changes will eventually result in new species similar to the original.
Some creationists believe that God created all living things and the universe in a single event called the Great Flood. They believe that all the species of the beginning were created at the same time and then slowly evolved. They also deny the notion of abiogenesis, and argue that the emergence of self-replicating organisms from nonliving matter is impossible.
In general, the creationists oppose teaching evolution in schools. Numerous professional organizations such as 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. Some academic institutions and scientists, however, are more flexible and allow both evolution and creationism to be included in their curricula.
What is Creationism?
When people think of creationism, they often think of the United States. However, South Korea is also home to an anti-evolutionist movement. The publishers of high-school textbooks announced last week that they would eliminate references to evolution in their editions. The Society for Textbook Revise, an independent body which is an offshoot from the Korea Association for Creation Research (KACCR), has led this drive. STR has secured its first victory in eliminating instances of the evolution of the horse and an avian ancestor called the Archeopteryx, from textbooks. Its sights are now set on removing snippets of Darwin's infamous finch research and on human evolution, too.
STR claims that it has the support of 4,000 families and members. Its aim is to root out what it regards as the "atheist materialism" that creates a bleak worldview for students. It also aims to counteract the influence of American creationists who live in the US. A survey of trainees in biology revealed that half of them didn't believe in evolution. The causes are not certain, but could be related to religious beliefs or the lack of creation scientists in the US.
The KACR achieved many things through its seminars and lectures in the past. It publishes a bimonthly journal called Creation and an ebook. One of these was a textbook on natural science that had a creationist perspective. This led to an interest among college communities. In 1991, a professor along with a minister began teaching Creation Science at one university. It here is still taught today.
On August 6 and 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 abroad including ICR's John Morris, Duane Gish and Steven Austin spoke to audiences of over a thousand. KACR and its members have been giving talks on creation science at major seminaries too. KACR is planning to create a Creation Science Education Center.