10 Best Books On Evolution Korea
10 Best Books On Evolution Korea
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Evolution Korea
Up until recently the Korean scientific community avoided engaging with creationists for fear of giving the movement more credence. Silence is no longer a viable option.
The STR has been campaigning to get rid of textbooks that discuss evolution, such as the discovery of the feathered dinosaur Archaeopteryx as an ancestral bird's ancestor. However, this is just one aspect of the evolution of the development paradigm.
What is Evolution?
Evolution is a theory of science that explains the change in the genetic characteristics of living organisms over time. The theory is based on the fact that living organisms adapt to their environment, which may result in changes to genes or even whole genomes. These changes could over generations lead to the creation of new species. Natural selection is the dominant theory of evolution. It explains how people with traits that are advantageous can reproduce faster and longer than those with disadvantageous ones. This variation in reproduction could be a catalyst to the creation and evolution of new species.
The term "evolution" comes from the Latin word"evolution" which means unrolling or revealing. However, the concept itself has had many different meanings as it has taken form in the fields of science and elsewhere. Early evolutionists such as Erasmus Darwin (Charles’s grandfather) and Jean Baptiste de Lamarck believed that species were predetermined to change into another species. The term"transmutation" was coined by Lamarck's student embryologist Etienne Geoffroy Saint Hilaire, to describe this notion. Charles Lyell, in his Principles of Geology, published in 1833, criticized the idea of evolution, and borrowed the term from Geoffroy’s student.
Recently, evolutionary biologists have defined evolution as a process when living creatures develop characteristics that improve their chances of survival or the ability to produce offspring. In time the genetic variability could result in the development of entirely new physical or biological traits in a population. Natural selection is the mechanism that triggers most evolutionary changes. However, non-genetic changes such as the increase in the muscle mass as a result of diet or exercise can't be considered to be examples of evolution because they are not inherited by the next generation.
Despite the fact that evolution has withstood the test of time and a multitude of scientific tests Creationists have taken advantage of the idea that evolution is controversial to argue that it shouldn't be taught in schools. In South Korea, creationists have gained a few victories in their efforts to eliminate evolution from textbooks for high school and have also gotten rid of any mention of the evolutionary history of humans as well as the Archaeopteryx feathered dinosaur thought to be the ancestral bird's ancestor.
Why is Evolution Important to Humanity?
Evolution explains the origins of Earth and all living species. It is one of the fundamentals of biology, and aids scientists understand how living things work and develop. Evolution also demonstrates how different species are linked. Scientists study evolution in order to better comprehend nature and make important discoveries, such as the development of new medicines.
The evidence for evolution of biological species is overwhelming. No other scientific theory can explain more about the universe as the life on this planet. It has been thoroughly scrutinized and confirmed for a number of years. Many people, including religious leaders, support the theory of evolution as a scientific fact. It is important to note that evolutionary biology does not contradict religions, since the theory deals only with things, events and processes in the physical world.
In fact many religious individuals have come up with ways to reconcile their beliefs with the theory of evolution. For example certain Christians believe that God created the universe through evolution and that humans have an ancestral connection with other animals.
It is crucial that science educators advocate for teaching evolution. Unfortunately, in some countries around the globe there is a growing anti-evolutionist sentiment. In the United States, efforts to restrict the teaching of evolution have made some headway in a few states. In South Korea, a group called the Society for Textbook Revise (STR) which is an offshoot from the Korea Association for Creation Research is urging the removal of textbooks about the evolution of horses and the bird ancestor Archaeopteryx.
It is important to remember, however, that the evidence in favor of evolution is overwhelming. The evidence comes from a broad range of sources, such as fossils, genetic studies, and the behavior of living organisms. The evidence is also independently verified by other scientists.
The majority of scientists support the theory of evolution. The reason for this is a variety of reasons. Scientists study evolution to make practical discoveries for example, such as the development of treatments, while others are motivated by the desire to improve the lives of animals and plant species, usually for the benefit of humans. Some are simply curious, while others have a deep faith in God and want to know how the universe works.
What is Creationism?
Creationists believe that God created all things in the universe. They also believe that the Bible is God's word and should be interpreted in a literal manner. Many creationists are Christians however, not all. Creationists are generally divided into two categories: Young Earth Creationists (YEC) or old earth creationists.
The most here common type of creationist is the YEC. They believe that God created the universe in exactly the manner described in the Bible. They believe that the biblical account of the six days of creation was true and that the universe and the life on Earth were only created recently.
OECs are not as well-known However, they are just as passionate about 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 kinds of creationism deny that scientific principles such as biogenesis and natural selection could explain how life began on Earth. They assert that evolution is not possible because it requires miracles. The founders of modern science shunned miracles because they feared they could lose their credibility.
Some creationists believe in both naturalistic evolution and special creation, and call their position "theistic evolution." This is also referred to as "continuous evolutionism" or the "evolution of the created species." In this theory, God creates the original species and allows them to change over time. These evolutionary changes eventually will result in new species similar to the original.
Others believe that God created the universe and all living things in one event, known as the Great Flood. These creationists hold that all the original species were created at the same moment and then slowly evolved. They also reject the idea of abiogenesis, and argue that the emergence of self-replicating organisms from nonliving matter is impossible.
In general, the 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 and so do the American Anthropological Association and the Geological Society of America. Some scientists and educational institutions are however more flexible and permit both evolution and creationism to be incorporated into their curricula.
What is Creationism in Korea?
When people think of creationism, they often think of the United States. However, South Korea is also the home of an anti-evolutionist movement. The publishers of textbooks for high school students have recently announced that they will remove references to evolution from their textbooks. A group called 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 scored its first victory by removing from textbooks examples of the evolution and ancestor of an avian, called the Archeopteryx. The next step is to remove excerpts from Darwin’s infamous finch-research as well as on human evolution.
STR claims to have the backing of 4,000 families and individual members. Its mission is to cut out what it regards as the "atheist materialism" that creates a bleak worldview for students. It also aims at countering the influence of American Creationists across the country. A survey of trainee biology teachers revealed that around half do not believe in evolution. The causes aren't clear but could be due to religious beliefs and the lack of full-time creation scientists across the country.
The KACR achieved many things through its seminars and lectures in the past. It has a bimonthly news magazine, Creation, and has published books. One of them was a textbook on natural sciences with a cosmological perspective. This led to an interest among college communities. In 1991, a professor along with a minister, began teaching Creation Science at one university. It is still taught in the present.
On August 6 and 7, 1993, coinciding with the World Expo opened in Daejeon, KACR held a second International Symposium on Creation Research. Six lecturers from abroad including ICR's John Morris and Steven Austin, spoke to an audience of several thousand. KACR members and KACR have also given talks on creation science in prestigious seminaries. KACR plans to establish a Creation Science Education Center.