Evolution Korea<br /><br />For a long time the scientific community in Korea has refrained from engaging with the creationists, fearing that doing so could boost the credibility of the group. But silence is no longer an option.<br /><br />The STR has been fighting to get information about evolution from textbooks including the discovery that the feathered Archaeopteryx was an ancestor bird. However, this is just one aspect of the development paradigm's evolution.<br /><br />What is Evolution?<br /><br />Evolution is a theory of science that explains changes in genetic traits over time. The theory is based on the fact that living things adapt to their surroundings, which can cause variations in genes or even whole genomes. Over time these changes could lead to the emergence new species. Natural selection is the dominant theory of evolution. It explains how people who have advantages survive and reproduce more than those with less favorable traits. This differing reproduction may eventually lead to the development and emergence of new species.<br /><br />The term "evolution" comes from the Latin word for unraveling or revealing, however the concept has had a variety of meanings as it has taken form in the fields of science and elsewhere. Early evolutionists like Erasmus Darwin (Charles’s grandfather) and Jean Baptiste de Lamarck believed that species were predestined to change into a new species. Etienne Geoffroy St.Hilaire was Lamarck's embryologist student who coined the term "transmutation" 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 other species in a gradual and predictable manner.<br /><br />Evolutionary biologists define it more recently as a process through which living things develop characteristics that increase their chances of surviving or producing offspring. In time, genetic variation can cause a population to acquire new physical characteristics or biological functions. Natural selection is the mechanism that triggers the majority of evolutionary changes. However non-genetic changes like increases in muscle mass due to diet or exercise cannot be considered to be examples of evolution since they are not passed on to future generations.<br /><br />Despite the fact that evolution has withstood the tests of time and thousands of scientific experiments however, creationists have taken advantage of the idea that the theory is controversial to claim that it shouldn't be taught in school. In South Korea, creationists won a few victories over evolution in textbooks for high school. This includes the removal of references about the evolutionary origins for humans as well as Archaeopteryx - a feathered dinosaur believed to be the bird's ancestor.<br /><br /><br /><br />Why is Evolution Important to Humanity?<br /><br />Evolution explains how Earth and all living creatures came into existence. It also serves as a basis of biology and helps scientists to understand how living organisms work and develop. Evolution also shows how various species are connected. Scientists study evolution to gain a better understanding of the natural world and also to make important discoveries like the development of new medicines.<br /><br />The evidence for evolution of biological species is overwhelming. There is no other scientific theory that can explain so many aspects of the universe and life on earth and has been rigorously tested and confirmed over the course of many years. Many people, including religious leaders, are in support of the scientific theory. It is important to remember that evolutionary biology doesn't interfere with religious beliefs since it only addresses physical objects, events and processes.<br /><br />In fact, many religious people have found ways to reconcile their beliefs with evolution. For example certain Christians believe that God created the world through evolution and that humans have an ancestry with other animals.<br /><br />It is crucial for science educators to advocate for the teaching of evolution. In some countries, the opposition to evolution has been rising. In the United States some states have taken measures to restrict teaching of evolution. 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 campaigning for the removal of textbook content about the evolution of horses and the Avian ancestor Archaeopteryx.<br /><br />While these are troubling developments, it is also important to remember that the evidence for evolution is overwhelming. The evidence comes from a broad range of sources, including fossils, genetic studies and the behavior of living organisms. Other scientists independently confirm the evidence.<br /><br />The vast majority of scientists supports the theory of evolution. The reasons for this support vary. Scientists study evolution to discover practical solutions that can lead to the development of new medicines and other treatments, while others are driven by an interest in improving the quality of life for animals and plant species, typically for the benefit of humans. Some are simply curious, and others have a deep religious belief in God and want to know how the universe works.<br /><br />What is Creationism?<br /><br />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 as such. Many creationists are Christians However, not all. Creationists typically fall into two categories: Young Earth creationists (YEC) and old earth creationists (OEC).<br /><br />YECs are the most well known form of creationist, and they believe that God created the world in the exact way described in the Bible. YECs hold that the biblical account of the first six days of creation was literal and that the universe and the life on Earth were created just recently.<br /><br />OECs are less well known However, they are 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 an untruth.<br /><br />Both types of creationism reject the notion that scientific principles such as natural selection and abiogenesis could explain the origins of life on Earth. They claim that evolution is not possible because it would require the creation of a miracle, and the founders of modern science rejected miracles out of fear that they would lose credibility.<br /><br />Some creationists are able to accept both naturalistic evolution and special creation, and refer to their belief "theistic evolution." This is also known as "continuous evolutionism" or the "evolution of species created." In this belief system, God creates the original species and allows them to evolve over time. These evolution changes will eventually result in new species similar to the original.<br /><br />Other creationists hold that God created the universe and all living things during a single event, called the Great Flood. Creationists believe that the original species were all created at the same time and that they developed slowly afterward. They also reject the idea of abiogenesis and claim that the self-replicating creation of organisms from nonliving matter is not possible.<br /><br />In general, the creationists are opposed to the teaching of evolution in schools. Numerous professional organizations, like the National Science Teachers Association and the Association for Science Teacher Education support this position 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 curriculum.<br /><br />What exactly is Creationism in Korea?<br /><br />When people think of creationism typically think of the United States. South Korea also has an anti-evolution group. <a href="https://evolutionkr.kr/">에볼루션 슬롯게임</a> of textbooks for high school students have recently declared that they will be removing references to evolution from their editions. The Society for Textbook Revise, an independent body that is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research (KACCR) is the one who has led this campaign. The STR has won its first victory by removing from textbooks the evidence of the evolution and ancestor of an bird, the Archeopteryx. It is now focusing on removing snippets of Darwin's infamous finch research and on human evolution too.<br /><br />STR claims to have the support of 4,000 families and members. Its mission, it states, is to rid the world of what it calls "atheist materialism" which paints an image of students as being negative. It also seeks to counter the influence of American Creationists in the United States. A survey of students in biology revealed that a majority of them didn't believe in evolution. The causes aren't clear however, they could be related to religion and the absence of full-time creation scientists in the country.<br /><br />The KACR achieved many things through its seminars and lectures in the past. It publishes a bimonthly news magazine, Creation, and has published books. One of these was an educational textbook on natural sciences with a cosmological perspective. It sparked interest among college communities. In 1991, a professor and minister started teaching Creation Science in one university, and it continues to be taught to this day.<br /><br />On August 7 and 8 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 around the world including ICR's John Morris, Duane Gish and Steven Austin spoke to audiences of a few thousand. KACR members and KACR have also given lectures on creation science in prestigious seminaries. KACR is planning to create a Creation Science Education Center.<br /><br />