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Evolution Korea Up until recently, the Korean scientific community resisted engaging with the creationists out of fear of giving the movement more credibility. However, silence is no anymore an option. The STR has been battling to remove content from textbooks that discuss evolution, including the discovery of the feathered dinosaur Archaeopteryx as an ancestor of birds. This is just one aspect of how the development paradigm has evolved. What is Evolution? Evolution is a scientific theory that explains the change in the genetic traits of living organisms over time. The theory is based on the fact that living organisms adapt to their environment, which can cause variations in genes, or even entire genomes. These changes could over generations lead to the creation 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 frequently than those with disadvantages. Over time, this differential reproduction can lead to the development of entirely new species. The word “evolution” is derived from Latin for unrolling or revealing has been used in a variety of different ways as the concept has evolved in both science as well as elsewhere. Some early evolutionists, like Jean Baptiste de Lamarck and Erasmus Darwin (Charles's grandfather), believed that existing species changed into other species in a certain way. Etienne Geoffroy St-Hilaire, Lamarck's embryologist pupil who came up with the term “transmutation” to describe this theory. Charles Lyell, who published the second volume of his Principles of Geology in 1833, attacked this idea and borrowed the term “evolution” from Geoffroy's student to describe the idea that existing species evolve into new species in a gradual and predictable way. Recently evolutionary biologists have defined evolution as a process when living organisms develop traits that improve their chances of survival or the ability to produce offspring. In time, genetic variation can lead a population to develop new physical traits or biological functions. Natural selection is the main force behind the majority of evolutionary changes. However, non-genetic changes such as the growth in muscle mass due to exercise or diet cannot be considered examples of evolution because they are not passed on to future generations. Despite the fact that evolution has withstood the tests of time and thousands of scientific experiments, creationists have seized on the notion that the theory is controversial and claim that it shouldn't be taught in schools. In South Korea, creationists have gained a few victories in their fight to remove evolution from high-school textbooks, including the removal of any references to the evolutionary history of humans as well as the Archaeopteryx, a feathered dinosaur that is thought to be an ancestral bird's ancestor. Why is Evolution Important to Humanity? Evolution explains how Earth and all its living species evolved. It is also a fundamental part of biology, and aids scientists learn how living organisms function and develop. Evolution also reveals the relationships between different species. Scientists study evolution to better understand the natural world, and to make useful discoveries, such as developing new drugs. The evidence for biological evolution is overwhelming. There is no other scientific theory that explains so much about the universe as well as life on Earth, and it has been rigorously tested and verified over a long period of time. Many people, including religious leaders, support the scientific theory of evolution. It is essential to remember that evolutionary biology does not contradict religious beliefs because it only focuses on physical objects, events and processes. Many religious people have found a way to reconcile evolution with their convictions. For instance some Christians believe that God created the universe through evolution and that humans share an ancestry with other animals. It is essential for scientists to support the teaching of evolution. In certain countries, the opposition to evolution has been growing. In the United States, efforts to limit the teaching of evolution have made some headway 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 urging the removal of textbooks about the evolution of horses as well as the bird ancestral Archaeopteryx. It is vital to remember that the evidence in support of evolution is overwhelming. The evidence comes from a broad variety of sources, including fossils, genetic studies and the behavior of living organisms. The evidence is also independently verified by other scientists. The majority of scientists support the theory of evolution. The reasons behind this support are diverse. Some scientists study evolution to discover practical solutions such as the development of new medicines or enhancing existing ones. Others do this to improve the quality of animal and plant species, typically to benefit of humans. Some are simply curious, whereas others have a deep faith in God and are seeking to understand how the universe works. What is Creationism? Creationists believe that God created everything in the universe. They also believe that the Bible is God's word and should be taken literally. Many creationists are Christians However, not all. Creationists are generally divided into two groups: Young Earth Creationists (YEC) or old earth creationists. YECs are the most well known type 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 true and that the universe as well as life on Earth were only created recently. OECs might not be as 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 they believe that evolution is an untruth. Both forms of creationism reject the notion that scientific principles like natural selection and abiogenesis can explain the origins of life on Earth. They argue that evolution isn't possible because it would require an extraordinary event, and that the founders of modern science eschewed miracles for fear that they would lose credibility. Some creationists accept naturalistic evolution as well as special creation, and refer to their belief “theistic evolution.” This is also known as “continuous evolutionism” or the “evolution of created kinds.” The theory suggests that God creates the original species and then allows them to change over time. Eventually 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 a single event, called the Great Flood. Creationists believe that the first species were created at the same time and that they grew gradually afterward. 에볼루션 무료 바카라 reject the idea of abiogenesis, and argue that self-replicating living cannot come from nonliving matter. In general, the creationists oppose teaching evolution at schools. Numerous professional organizations such as the National Science Teachers Association and the Association for Science Teacher Education are in support of this view and so do the American Anthropological Association and the Geological Society of America. Certain scientists and educational institutions are, however, more flexible and allow both evolution and creationism to be included in their curricula. What is Creationism in Korea? 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 the mention of evolution in their editions. The Society for Textbook Revise, an independent organization that is an offshoot from the Korea Association for Creation Research (KACCR) has been the driving force behind this campaign. STR has secured its first victory in taking away examples of the evolution of the horse and an avian ancestor, the Archeopteryx in textbooks. Its sights are now set 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. The goal, according to STR, is to rid the world of what it calls “atheist materialism” which paints an unflattering image for students. It also aims at countering the influence of American Creationists across the country. A survey of undergraduates studying biology revealed that half of them did not believe in evolution. The reasons for this are not clear however, they could be related to religious beliefs or the absence of full-time creation scientists in the country. The KACR accomplished a number of things through its lectures and seminars in the past. It publishes a bimonthly magazine, Creation, and has published books. Among these is a textbook on the natural sciences, with an evolutionary perspective that has sparked interest among college students. In 1991 an academic and minister started teaching Creation Science in one university and it is 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 around the world including ICR's John Morris, Duane Gish and Steven Austin spoke to audiences of over a thousand. KACR and its members have been giving lectures on creation science at major seminaries, too. KACR plans to establish a Creation Science Education Center in the future.