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Evolution Korea Until recently the Korean scientific community refrained from engaging with the creationists in fear that doing so might boost the credibility of the group. Silence is no longer a viable option. The STR has been fighting to eliminate the content on evolution from textbooks, including the discovery that the feathered Archaeopteryx was an ancestral bird. This is only one aspect of the development paradigm's evolution. What is Evolution? Evolution is a theory of science that explains changes in genetic characteristics over time. The theory is based upon the fact that living organisms adjust to their environment, which can result in changes to genes or even whole genomes. These changes can, over generations lead to the emergence of new species. Natural selection is the dominant theory of evolution. It describes how individuals with traits that are advantageous survive and reproduce more than those with disadvantageous ones. Over time, this differential reproduction could result in the creation of completely new species. The word “evolution” originates from the Latin word meaning unraveling or revealing, however the concept has had a variety of meanings since it took shape in the sciences and other fields. Early evolutionists, such as Jean Baptiste de Lamarck and Erasmus Darwin (Charles's grandfather), believed that existing species transformed into other species in a certain way. 에볼루션 슬롯 was coined by Lamarck's student embryologist Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire to describe this notion. 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 notion that species are evolving into other species in a gradual and predictable way. Evolutionary biologists define evolution more recently as a process by which living organisms develop traits to increase their chances of survival or conceiving offspring. In time, this genetic variability can lead to the emergence of completely new biological functions or physical traits in the same population. Such a change in gene frequencies is known as natural selection and it drives most evolutionary change. Other changes that aren't genetic, such as an increase in muscle mass through exercise or diet, cannot be considered to be evolutionary because they aren't passed on to the next generation. Despite the fact that evolution has withstood the test of time and thousands of scientific tests, creationists have seized on the idea that evolution is controversial and claim that it shouldn't be taught in school. In South Korea, creationists have gained a few victories in their campaign to exclude evolution from high-school textbooks and have also gotten rid of references to the evolutionary roots of humans, as well as the Archaeopteryx feathered dinosaur believed to be the ancestor of birds. Why is Evolution Important to Humanity? Evolution explains how Earth and all living species evolved. It is also one of the pillars of biology, and aids scientists understand how living things work and develop. Evolution also reveals the relationships between species. Scientists study evolution to better understand nature and make useful discoveries like new treatments. The evidence for biological evolution is overwhelming. There is no other scientific theory that explains more about the universe as the life on this planet. It has been thoroughly examined and confirmed for many years. Many people, including religious leaders, believe in the scientific theory of evolution. It is important to remember that evolutionary biology doesn't contradict religious beliefs, as the theory only deals with objects, events and processes within the physical world. Many religious people have discovered a way to reconcile evolution with their beliefs. For instance certain Christians believe that God created the world through evolution and that humans share an ancestral lineage with other animals. It is essential that science educators stand up for teaching evolution. In some countries, the opposition to evolution has been growing. In the United States, efforts to restrict the teaching of evolution have made some progress in some states. In South Korea, a group called the Society for Textbook Revise (STR) which is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research is urging the elimination of textbook content about the evolution of horses as well as the bird ancestral Archaeopteryx. It is vital to remember that the evidence in favor of evolution is overwhelming. The evidence comes from a diverse variety of sources, including fossils, genetic studies, and the behavior of living organisms. Other scientists independently confirm the evidence. The vast majority of scientists support the theory of evolution. The reasons behind this belief vary. Some scientists are studying evolution to discover practical solutions such as developing new medicines and other treatments, while others use it to improve the lives of animals and plant species, usually for the benefit of humans. Some scientists are simply curious, while others hold a an intense belief in God. What is Creationism? Creationists are those who believe that God created the universe and everything within it. They also believe that the Bible is the word of God and should be taken seriously. Many creationists are Christians however, not all. Creationists are generally divided into two groups: Young Earth Creationists (YEC) or old earth creationists. The most popular type of creationist is known as the YEC. They believe that God created the universe in the exact way that is described in the Bible. YECs believe that the biblical account of the creation's six days is literal, and that the universe and life on Earth started only recently. OECs are less 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 they believe that evolution is an untruth. Both forms of creationism deny that scientific theories such as natural selection and abiogenesis could explain the origins of life on Earth. They claim that evolution is impossible, because it requires miracles. The founders of modern science shunned miracles in fear that they would lose their credibility. Some creationists believe in naturalistic evolution as well as special creation, and call their position “theistic evolution.” This is also referred to as “continuous evolutionism” or the “evolution of created kinds.” In this view, God creates the original species and then allows them to evolve over time. Then these evolutionary changes will create new species that are similar to the original ones. Other creationists believe that God created the universe and all living things in one event, known as the Great Flood. Creationists believe that all the species of the beginning were created at the same time and then slowly evolved. They deny the notion of abiogenesis, and argue that self-replicating life can't come from nonliving matter. In general, the creationists oppose the teaching of evolution in schools. Numerous professional associations, 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 are, however, more flexible and allow creationism and evolution to be included in their curricula. What is Creationism in Korea? When people think of the concept of the concept of creationism, a lot think of the United States. South Korea also has an anti-evolutionist group. The publishers of high school textbooks have recently announced that they will eliminate references to evolution from their books. The Society for Textbook Revise, an independent body that is an offshoot from the Korea Association for Creation Research (KACCR) is the one who has led this effort. The STR has scored its first victory by removing from textbooks the evidence of the evolution and ancestor of the avian, called the Archeopteryx. The next step is to eliminate the finch-research of Darwin's famed and also on human evolution. STR claims that it has the backing of 4,000 families and individual members. Its goal, it says is to cleanse the world of what it calls “atheist materialism” that paints an image of students as being negative. It also aims at countering the influence of American Creationists in the nation. A survey of students in biology revealed that a majority of them did not believe in evolution. The causes are not clear, but could include religion or the absence of creation scientists in the country. The KACR accomplished a number of things through its seminars and lectures in the past. It also publishes a bimonthly magazine called Creation and the book. One of them is a textbook on the natural sciences that has a creationist viewpoint, which attracted the attention of college communities. In 1991, a professor along with a minister, began teaching Creation Science at one university. It is still taught today. On August 7 and 8 in 1993, the same day that the World Expo opened in Daejeon, KACR held a second International Symposium on Creation Research. Six lecturers from abroad 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 plans to establish a Creation Science Education Center.