5 Evolution Korea-Related Lessons From The Professionals
5 Evolution Korea-Related Lessons From The Professionals
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Evolution Korea
Up until recently, the Korean scientific community was hesitant about engaging with creationists for fear of giving the movement more credence. However, silence is no any longer an option.
The STR has been battling to remove content from textbooks that describe evolution, such as the discovery of the feathered dinosaur Archaeopteryx as an early bird's ancestor. This is only one aspect of the evolution of the development paradigm.
What is Evolution?
The theory of evolution is a scientific one that explains the changes in the genetic traits of living organisms over time. The theory is based on the fact that living creatures adapt to their environment, which can result in changes to genes or even whole genomes. These changes can, over generations result in the development of new species. Natural selection is the dominant theory of evolution. It describes how individuals with traits that are advantageous can reproduce faster and longer than those with disadvantageous ones. This differential reproduction can eventually lead to the emergence and evolution of new species.
The word "evolution" is derived from the Latin word for unrolling or revealing, but the concept has had a variety of meanings since it took form in the sciences and in other fields. Some early evolutionists, including Jean Baptiste de Lamarck and Erasmus Darwin (Charles's grandfather), believed that existing species transformed into other species in a planned manner. The term transmutation was coined by the Lamarck's disciple embryologist Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire to describe this view. Charles Lyell, in his Principles of Geology, published in 1833, challenged 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 things develop characteristics that increase their chances of survival or ability to produce offspring. As time passes, genetic variation can cause a population acquire new physical characteristics or biological functions. Such a change in gene frequencies is called natural selection, and is the primary driver behind evolutionary change. Changes that are not genetic, like an increase in muscle mass through exercise or diet, can't be considered to be evolutionary because they aren't passed down to future generations.
Creationists are using the argument that evolution is controversial, despite the fact that it has been proven to be accurate by thousands of scientific tests and that it has stood the test of time. They claim that the theory shouldn't be taught in schools. In South Korea, creationists have had a few wins in their efforts to eliminate evolution from high-school textbooks which includes the removal of any mention of the evolutionary history of humans, as well as the Archaeopteryx feathered dinosaur that is thought to be an ancestral bird's ancestor.
Why is Evolution important to humanity?
Evolution explains the origins and evolution of Earth and all living species. It is also one of the foundations of biology, and aids scientists understand how living things work and grow. Evolution also reveals the relationships between different species. Scientists study evolution in order to better understand nature and make useful discoveries, such as the development of new drugs.
The evidence for evolution is overwhelming. There is no other scientific theory that can explain so much about the universe as well as life on this planet, and it has been thoroughly tested and confirmed over many years. Many people, even some religious leaders, are in favor of the scientific theory. It is important to note that evolutionary biology does not interfere with religious beliefs, as the theory is based on objects, events and processes in the physical world.
Many religious people have come up with a way of reconciling evolution with their convictions. For example certain Christians believe that God created the universe through evolution and that humans have an ancestral lineage with other animals.
It is essential that science educators advocate for the teaching evolution. In some countries, anti-evolution sentiment has been growing. In the United States some states have taken steps to limit teaching of evolution. In South Korea, a group known as the Society for Textbook Revise (STR), an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research is pushing for the removal of textbook content about the evolution of horses as well as the bird ancestral Archaeopteryx.
While these are troubling developments, it is important to keep in mind that the evidence for evolution is overwhelming. The evidence for evolution is based on a variety of sources, such as fossils, genetics, and the behavior of living creatures. Other scientists independently verify the evidence.
The majority of scientists agree with the theory of evolution. The reasons behind this belief are diverse. Scientists study evolution to discover practical solutions that can lead to the development of new treatments, website while others are motivated by the desire to improve the lives of animals and plant species, typically to benefit humans. Some scientists are just curious, whereas others have an intense faith in God.
What is Creationism?
Creationists believe that God created everything in the universe. They also believe the Bible is God's word and should be interpreted in a literal manner. Although Creationists may not all be Christian, they are a majority. Creationists generally fall into two categories: Young Earth creationists (YEC) and old earth creationists (OEC).
The YECs are the best 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 the first six days of creation was true and that the universe and life on Earth were created only recently.
OECs are less well known however they're just as committed to their beliefs as YECs. OECs believe that the universe and all life on Earth are billions of years old, and that evolution is a myth.
Both types of creationism reject the scientific theories that natural selection and biogenesis can explain how life came to be on Earth. They argue that evolution is impossible, because it would require miracles. The founders of modern scientific thought shunned miracles because they feared they might lose their credibility.
Some creationists are able to 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 species created." This theory states that God creates species from scratch and allows them to evolve over time. Then, these evolutionary changes will 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, referred to as the Great Flood. Creationists believe that the first species were all created at the same time and that they developed gradually afterward. They also reject the concept of abiogenesis and claim that the self-replicating creation of organisms from nonliving matter is unattainable.
In general, the creationists are against teaching of evolution in schools. This position is supported by a myriad of professional associations such as the National Science Teachers Association, the Association for Science Teacher Education and the American Anthropological Association, and the Geological Society of America. However, some scientists and educational institutions are more flexible, and allow for the inclusion of both evolution and creationism in their curricula.
What exactly is Creationism in Korea?
When people think of the concept of creationism, many of them think of the United States. South Korea also has an anti-evolution group. The publishers of high school textbooks have recently declared that they will be removing references to evolution from their editions. A group dubbed the Society for Textbook Revise (STR) is an independent organization that is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research, has led the drive. The STR has won its first victory by removing from textbooks evidence of the evolution and ancestor of an bird, the Archeopteryx. It is now focusing on removing snippets of Darwin's notorious finch research as well as on human evolution too.
STR claims to have the support of around 4,000 families and individuals. Its aim is to root out what it believes is the "atheist materialism" that creates a bleak worldview for students. It also seeks to counter the influence of American Creationists in the United States. A survey of students in biology revealed that half of them did not believe in evolution. The reasons for this are not clear but could be due to religion and 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 also publishes a bimonthly magazine called Creation and a book. One of them is a textbook on the natural sciences that has an evolutionary perspective that has sparked interest among college students. In 1991, a professor, along with a minister began teaching Creation Science at one university. It is still taught to students today.
On August 6th and 7th of 1993, KACR hosted a second International Symposium on Creation Research. This was held in conjunction with the opening of the World Expo in Daejeon. Six lecturers from the world, including ICR's John Morris, Duane Gish, and Steven Austin spoke to audiences of over a thousand. KACR members and KACR have also given lectures on creation science in major seminaries. KACR plans to create a Creation Science Education Center in the future.