10 Healthy Evolution Korea Habits
10 Healthy Evolution Korea Habits
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Evolution Korea
In the past the Korean scientific community been hesitant to engage with creationists, afraid that doing so might give the movement more credibility. But silence is no longer an option.
The STR has been fighting to eliminate information about evolution from textbooks including the discovery that the feathered Archaeopteryx was an ancestral bird. This is just one aspect of how the development paradigm has changed.
What is Evolution?
Evolution is a theory of science that explains the change in the genetic traits of living organisms over time. The theory is based upon the fact that living organisms adjust to their environment, which may result in variations in genes or entire genomes. These changes could over generations lead to the emergence of new species. Natural selection is the most popular theory of evolution. It describes how individuals who have advantages can reproduce faster and longer than those with less favorable traits. This differing reproduction may eventually lead to the development and emergence of new species.
The word "evolution" is derived from Latin for revealing or unrolling, has been used in many different ways as the concept has changed in both science and elsewhere. Early evolutionists, such as Jean Baptiste de Lamarck and Erasmus Darwin (Charles's grandfather) believed that the existing species evolved into new species in a certain way. Etienne Geoffroy St.Hilaire was Lamarck's embryologist student who invented the term "transmutation" to describe this theory. 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 species are evolving into other species in a gradual and predictable way.
Evolutionary biologists define it more recently as a process in which living organisms develop traits to improve their chances of living or conceiving offspring. As time passes this genetic variation can lead to the emergence of completely new physical or biological traits in a population. Natural selection is the process that drives the most evolutionary changes. Changes that are not genetic, like an increase in muscle mass from exercise or diet, can't be considered to be evolutionary because they aren't passed on to future generations.
Despite the fact that evolution has withstood the test of time and a multitude of scientific tests, creationists have seized on the idea that the theory is controversial and claim that it shouldn't be taught in schools. In South Korea, creationists won a few victories against evolution in textbooks for high school. This includes the removal of references about the evolutionary history of humans as well as Archaeopteryx - a feathered dinosaur which is believed to be the bird's ancestor.
Why is Evolution Important?
Evolution is the explanation for the origins of Earth and all living species. It is also a foundation of biology and helps scientists learn how living organisms function and grow. Evolution also shows how various species are interconnected. Scientists study evolution in order to better comprehend nature and make valuable discoveries like new medicines.
The evidence for biological evolution is overwhelming. There is no other scientific theory that explains so much about the universe and life on earth and has been rigorously tested and confirmed over the course of many years. Many people, including some religious leaders, support the scientific theory of evolution. It is important to understand that evolutionary biology does not conflict with religious beliefs, as the theory is based on things, events and processes in the physical world.
Many religious people have discovered a way to reconcile evolution with their convictions. Certain Christians, for example, believe that God created everything through evolution, and that humans share an ancestral connection to other animals.
It is essential that scientists and educators speak out for teaching evolution. In certain countries, the opposition to evolution has been growing. In the United States some states have taken steps to limit the teaching evolution. In South Korea, a group known as the Society for Textbook Revise (STR) which is an offshoot from the Korea Association for Creation Research is urging the elimination of textbook content on the evolution of horses as well as the avian ancestor Archaeopteryx.
Although these are alarming developments, it is important to remember 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. The evidence is also independently verified by other scientists.
The majority of scientists agree with the theory of evolution. The reason for this is various reasons. Some scientists study evolution to discover practical solutions such as developing new medicines, while others do so to improve the lives of animals and plant species, mostly to benefit humans. Some scientists are simply curious, while others have a strong religious belief 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 believed to be true. Many creationists are Christians however, not all. Creationists generally fall into one of two categories: Young Earth creationists (YEC) and old earth creationists (OEC).
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. They believe that the biblical account of the creation's six days is literal, and that the universe and the life on Earth started only recently.
OECs are less well known, but they're just as passionate about their beliefs as YECs. OECs believe the universe and Earth are billions of years old, and that evolution is a myth.
Both types of creationism reject the notion that scientific principles like natural selection and abiogenesis are able to explain the origins of life on Earth. They claim that evolution is not possible because it requires the creation of a miracle, and the founders of modern science shied away from miracles due to fear of losing credibility.
Some creationists accept naturalistic evolutionary and special creation and refer to their belief as "theistic evolution." This is also referred to as "continuous evolutionism" or the "evolution of species created." In this theory, God creates the original species, and then allows them to evolve over time. In the end these evolutionary changes will produce new species that are like the original ones.
Some creationists believe that God created all living things and the entire universe in one event known as the Great Flood. They believe that the original species were all created at the same time and that they developed slowly afterwards. They reject the idea of abiogenesis, and argue that self-replicating life can't come from non-living matter.
In general, creationists are against teaching evolution at 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. However, certain researchers and educational institutions are more flexible, and permit the inclusion of creationism and evolution in their curriculum.
What here is Creationism?
When people think of creationism, they often think of the United States. South Korea also has an anti-evolutionist group. The publishers of high school textbooks recently announced that they would remove references to evolution in their textbooks. 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 effort. STR has achieved its first victory by taking away examples of the evolution of the horse and an avian ancestor, called the Archeopteryx in textbooks. Its next target is to remove excerpts from Darwin’s infamous finch-research and also on human evolution.
STR claims to have the support of 4000 families and individuals. Its aim is to root out what it sees as the "atheist materialism" that reflects a hopeless worldview for students. It also hopes to combat the influence of American creationists who live in the US. A survey of the newest biology teachers found that about half do not believe in the concept of evolution. The causes aren't clear however, they could be related to religious beliefs or the absence of full-time creation scientists across the United States.
The KACR has achieved a number of things through its seminars and lectures. It publishes a bimonthly news magazine, Creation, and has published books. The most notable of these is a text on the natural sciences with an orthodox creationist perspective, which has sparked interest among college students. In 1991 an academic and minister began teaching Creation Science in one university, and it is taught until today.
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 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 talks on creation science at major seminaries as well. KACR intends to establish a Creation Science Education Center.