7 Things You'd Never Know About Evolution Korea
Evolution Korea
In the past, 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 fighting to get the content on evolution from textbooks, including the discovery that the feathered Archaeopteryx was an ancestor bird. This is only one example of how the concept of development has changed.
What is Evolution?
Evolution is a theory of science that explains changes in genetic traits over time. The theory is based upon the fact that living organisms adapt to their environment, which may lead to variations in genes or whole genomes. Over many generations the changes could result in the emergence of new species. The prevailing theory of evolution is natural selection, which describes the process that allows individuals with advantageous characteristics survive and reproduce more frequently than those with disadvantages. In time, this disparity in reproduction may result in the creation of entirely new species.
The term "evolution" is derived from Latin for revealing or unrolling, has been used in many different ways as the concept has developed in both science and in other fields. Some early evolutionists, like Jean Baptiste de Lamarck and Erasmus Darwin (Charles's grandfather) believed that the existing species evolved into new species in a planned manner. The term"transmutation" was coined by Lamarck's student 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 view that existing species evolve into other species in a gradual and predictable manner.
Evolutionary biologists define it more recently as a process through which living organisms develop traits to increase their chances of survival or conceiving offspring. Over time, genetic variability can lead a population to acquire new physical traits or biological functions. The 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 evolution since they aren't passed down to the next generation.
Despite the fact that evolution has withstood the test of time and thousands of scientific studies however, creationists have taken advantage of the idea that evolution is controversial and argue that it shouldn't be taught in school. In South Korea, creationists have won a few victories in their fight to remove evolution from high school textbooks and have also gotten rid of any references to the evolutionary origins of humans, as well as the Archaeopteryx, a feathered dinosaur believed to be the ancestor of birds.
Why is Evolution Important?
Evolution explains how Earth and all its living species came to be. It is also one of the foundations of biology, and aids scientists to understand how living things function and develop. Evolution also demonstrates how different species are linked. Scientists study evolution to better understand the natural world, and to discover useful information including the development of new medicines.
The evidence for evolution is overwhelming. No other scientific theory explains more about the universe as the life on our planet. It has been rigorously examined and confirmed for many years. Many people, including some religious leaders, are in favor of the theory of evolution as a scientific fact. It is important to remember that evolutionary biology does not contradict religious beliefs, since the theory only deals with processes, objects, and events in the physical world.
In fact many religious people have discovered ways to reconcile their beliefs with evolution. 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 that science educators advocate for the teaching of evolution. In some countries around the globe there is a growing anti-evolutionist sentiment. In the United States, efforts to limit the teaching of evolution have made some progress in a few states. In South Korea, a group known as the Society for Textbook Revise (STR) which is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research is pushing for the removal of textbooks on the evolution of horses as well as the avian ancestral Archaeopteryx.
It is vital to remember, however, that the evidence in support of evolution is overwhelming. The evidence comes from a wide variety of sources, including 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 a variety of reasons. Certain scientists study evolution in order to discover practical solutions, such as developing medications or developing new medicines, while others are driven by an interest in improving the quality of life for animals and plant species, generally to benefit humans. Some scientists are just curious, while others have an intense faith in God.
What is Creationism?
Creationists believe that God created everything in the universe. They also believe that the Bible is the word of God and should be taken seriously. Many creationists are Christians, but not all. Creationists are generally divided into two groups: Young Earth Creationists (YEC) or old earth creationists.
The most well-known type of creationist is known as the YEC. They believe that God created the universe in exactly the way described in the Bible. YECs hold that the biblical account of six days of creation is literal and that the universe and life on Earth were only created recently.
OECs are not as well-known, but 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 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 impossible, because it would require miracles. The founders of modern scientific thought shunned miracles out of fear they might lose their credibility.
Some creationists accept naturalistic evolution and also special creation. They consider their views to be "theistic evolution.” It is sometimes called "continuous creationism" or "evolution from the created species." The theory suggests that God creates original species and then allows them to change over time. These evolutionary changes eventually will result in 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 at the same time and that they grew slowly afterward. They also deny the notion of abiogenesis, and argue that the self-replicating creation of organisms from nonliving matter is not possible.
In general, creationists are opposed to the teaching of evolution in schools. Numerous professional organizations, such as the National Science Teachers Association and the Association for Science Teacher Education endorse this view as do the American Anthropological Association and the Geological Society of America. However, certain researchers and educational institutions are more flexible and allow the inclusion of creationism and evolution in their curriculum.
What exactly is 에볼루션 코리아 in Korea?
When people think of creationism, many of them think of the United States. South Korea also has an anti-evolution group. The publishers of high school textbooks recently announced that they will remove references to 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 drive. STR has won its first victory by eliminating examples of the evolution of the horse as well as an avian ancestor, called the Archeopteryx from textbooks. Its next target is to eliminate excerpts from Darwin’s infamous finch-research as well as on human evolution.
STR claims that it has the support of 4,000 families and individual members. Its mission is to cut out what it sees as the "atheist materialism" that paints an unhopeful worldview for students. It also hopes to combat the influence of American Creationists in the United States. A survey of students in biology revealed that half of them did not believe evolution. The reasons aren't evident, but they could be due to religious beliefs or the lack of creation scientists in the US.
The KACR has accomplished a lot through its lectures and seminar events. It publishes a bimonthly magazine, Creation, and has published books. One of these was a textbook on natural sciences that had a creationist perspective. It sparked interest among college communities. In 1991 the year 1991, a minister and professor began teaching Creation Science in one university and it is taught to this day.
On August 6 and 7 the 7th of August 1993, which coincided with the World Expo opened in Daejeon, KACR held a second International Symposium on Creation Research. Six lecturers from outside the country including ICR's John Morris and Steven Austin, spoke to a crowd of more than a thousand. KACR and its members have been giving lectures on creation science in major seminaries too. KACR plans to establish a Creation Science Education Center.