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In the past the scientific community in Korea has been hesitant to engage with creationists, afraid that doing so might give the movement more credibility. The silence is no longer an alternative.

The STR has been fighting to eliminate content from 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 developmental paradigm.

What is Evolution?

Evolution is a concept in science that explains changes in genetic characteristics over time. The theory is based on the fact that living organisms adjust to their environment, which may lead to variations in genes or even whole genomes. These changes can over many generations lead to the creation of new species. Natural selection is the predominant theory of evolution. It describes how individuals with traits that are advantageous are more likely to reproduce and survive than those with disadvantageous ones. Over time, this differential reproduction could lead to the emergence of completely new species.

The word "evolution" originates from the Latin word meaning unrolling or revealing, but the concept has had a variety of meanings since it took shape in the sciences and in other fields. Early evolutionists such as Erasmus Darwin (Charles’s grandfather) and Jean Baptiste de Lamarck believed that species were predetermined to evolve into a different species. The term"transmutation" was coined by the Lamarck's disciple, embryologist Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, to describe this idea. 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 change into other species in an orderly and predictable manner.

Recently, evolutionary biologists have defined evolution as a process that occurs when living creatures develop characteristics that increase their chances of survival, or their ability to reproduce offspring. As time passes, genetic variation can cause a population acquire new physical characteristics or biological functions. Natural selection is the process that drives the majority of evolutionary changes. Non-genetic changes, such as an increase in muscle mass from exercise or diet, can't be considered to be evolution since they aren't passed on to the next generation.

Despite the fact that evolution has withstood the test of time and thousands of scientific studies, creationists have seized on the idea that evolution is controversial to argue that it should not be taught in school. In South Korea, creationists have had a few wins in their campaign to exclude evolution from high-school textbooks and have also gotten rid of references to the evolutionary origins of humans and the Archaeopteryx, a feathered dinosaur believed to be an ancestor of birds.

Why is Evolution Important for Humanity?

Evolution explains how the Earth and all living creatures came into existence. It is also a fundamental part of biology and helps scientists understand how living organisms work and develop. Evolution also shows how various species are connected. Scientists study evolution in order to better understand nature and make useful discoveries, such as the development of new treatments.

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 thoroughly tested and confirmed over many years. Many people, including some religious leaders, believe in the scientific theory of evolution. It is crucial to keep in mind that evolutionary biology does not interfere with religious beliefs since it only focuses on physical objects, events and processes.

In reality many religious people have discovered ways to reconcile their beliefs with evolution. Certain Christians for instance, believe that God created everything through evolution and that humans have an ancestral connection to other animals.

It is important for science educators to stand up for the teaching of evolution. In some countries around the globe, anti-evolution sentiment is growing. In the United States, efforts to limit the teaching of evolution have made 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 campaigning for the removal of textbooks about the evolution of horses and the Avian ancestor Archaeopteryx.

It is important to remember that the evidence in favor of evolution is overwhelming. The evidence for evolution comes from a variety of sources, such as fossils, genetics and the behavior of living creatures. Other scientists independently confirm the evidence.

The majority of scientists believe in the theory of evolution. This belief is based on many different reasons. Some scientists are studying evolution to make practical discoveries such as the development of new medicines and other treatments, while others use it to improve the quality of animal and plant species, usually for the benefit of humans. Some are simply curious, whereas others have a deep faith in God and seek to know how the universe functions.

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 However, not all. Creationists generally fall in 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 exactly as described in the Bible. They believe that the biblical account of the six days of creation is true and that the universe and the life on Earth began only recently.

OECs are less well known, but they are as committed to their beliefs as YECs. OECs believe that the universe as well as Earth are billions of years old and that evolution is a myth.

Both types of creationism deny that scientific principles such as natural selection and abiogenesis can explain the origins of life on Earth. They argue that evolution isn't possible because it would require a miracle, and that the pioneers of modern science eschewed miracles for fear of losing credibility.

Some creationists accept naturalistic evolutionary as well as special creation, and refer to their belief as "theistic evolution." It is sometimes known as "continuous creationism" or "evolution from the created species." This theory states that God creates species from scratch and then allows these to change over time. In the end these evolutionary changes will create new species that are similar to the original ones.

Other creationists hold that God created the universe and all living things in one event, referred to as the Great Flood. They believe that all the original species were created at the same time and that they gradually evolved. They reject the concept of abiogenesis, and argue that self-replicating living cannot come from non-living matter.

In general, creationists oppose teaching evolution in schools. Numerous professional organizations, such as the National Science Teachers Association and the Association for Science Teacher Education are in support of this view, as do the American Anthropological Association and the Geological Society of America. Certain scientists and educational institutions are, however, more flexible and allow both creationism and evolution to be incorporated into their curricula.

What is Creationism in Korea?

When people think of creationism most often, they think of the United States. South Korea also has an anti-evolution group.  에볼루션사이트  of high-school textbooks announced recently that they will remove references to evolution in their textbooks. 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 achieved its first victory in removing instances of the evolution of the horse and an avian ancestor called the Archeopteryx in textbooks. Its sights are now set on the removal of excerpts from Darwin's notorious finch research and on human evolution, too.

STR claims to have the support of around 4,000 families and individuals. Its goal, it says is to clear the world of what it calls "atheist materialism" that paints an unflattering image for students. It also hopes to combat the influence of American Creationists in the nation. A survey of students in biology found that half did not believe evolution. The root causes are unclear but could be due to religious beliefs and the lack of full-time creation scientists in the country.

The KACR has achieved a lot through its seminars and lectures in the past. It publishes a bimonthly journal called Creation and a book. One of these was a textbook on natural sciences that had a creationist perspective. This sparked an interest among college communities. In 1991, a professor and minister started teaching Creation Science in one university and it is taught to this day.

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 foreign lecturers, including ICR's John Morris and Steven Austin presented to a crowd of more than a thousand. KACR and its members have given talks on creation science at major seminaries, too. KACR plans to create a Creation Science Education Center in the future.