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In the past the Korean scientific community was hesitant about working with creationists due to the fear of giving the movement more credibility. However, silence is no longer an option.

The STR has been fighting to remove content from textbooks that explain evolution, such as the discovery of the feathered dinosaur Archaeopteryx as an early bird's ancestor. This is just one aspect of the way in which the development paradigm has evolved.

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 adjust to their environment, which may result in changes to genes or entire genomes. Over many generations, these changes can result in the creation of new species. Natural selection is the dominant theory of evolution. It explains how people with advantageous traits survive and reproduce more than those with less advantageous traits. This differential reproduction can, over time, lead to the creation and evolution of new species.

The word "evolution", which comes from the Latin for unrolling or revealing has been used in many different ways as the concept has changed, both in science and elsewhere. Some early evolutionists, like Jean Baptiste de Lamarck and Erasmus Darwin (Charles's grandfather), believed that existing species transformed into other species in a predetermined fashion. The term transmutation was coined by Lamarck's student embryologist Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, to describe this view. Charles Lyell, in his Principles of Geology, published in 1833, challenged the concept of evolution and borrowed the term from Geoffroy's student.

In recent years evolutionary biologists have defined evolution as a process when living creatures develop characteristics that enhance their chances of survival, or their ability to reproduce offspring. In time, genetic variation can lead a population to acquire new physical characteristics or biological functions. This change in gene frequencies is known as natural selection and it drives most evolutionary changes. Changes that are not genetic, like an increase in muscle mass through exercise or diet, cannot be considered to be evolution since they aren't passed on to future generations.

Despite the fact that evolution has withstood the tests of time and thousands of scientific tests however, creationists have taken advantage of the idea that evolution is controversial and argue that it shouldn't be taught in school. 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 references to the evolutionary roots of humans and the Archaeopteryx, a feathered dinosaur believed to be an ancestral bird's parent.

Why is Evolution important to humanity?

Evolution explains how the Earth and all its living creatures came into existence. It is one of the fundamentals of biology and helps scientists discover how living things operate and develop. Evolution also reveals the relationships between different species. Scientists study evolution to better comprehend nature and make important 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 this planet, and it has been rigorously tested and verified over many years. Many people, and even religious leaders, are in favor of the scientific theory. It is important to understand that evolutionary biology doesn't contradict religious beliefs, since the theory is based on objects, events and processes within the physical world.

Many religious people have discovered a way to reconcile evolution with their convictions. For instance, some Christians believe that God created the universe through evolution, and that humans share an ancestral lineage with other animals.

It is essential for science educators to support the teaching of evolution. In certain countries, anti-evolution sentiment has been rising. In the United States some states have taken steps to limit the teaching of evolution. In South Korea, a group called the Society for Textbook Revise, an offshoot from the Korea Association for Creation Research (KAC) is pushing for textbook content on the evolutionary history of horses and their Avian ancestor Archaeopteryx.

It is important to remember that the evidence in support of evolution is overwhelming. The evidence for evolution is based on a variety of sources, such as fossils, genetics, and even the behavior of living creatures. The evidence is also independently verified by other scientists.

The majority of scientists believe in the theory of evolution. This support is based on many different reasons. Scientists study evolution to discover practical solutions for example, such as the development of medications and other treatments, while others are driven by the desire to improve the lives of animals and plant species, typically for the benefit of humans. Some scientists are simply curious, whereas others have a strong religious belief in God.

What is Creationism?

Creationists are people who believe that God created the universe and all that is in it. 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 typically divided into two categories: Young Earth Creationists (YEC) or old earth creationists.

YECs are the most well known type of creationist and they believe that God created the universe in the exact way described in the Bible. They believe that the biblical account of the first six days of creation is literal and that the universe and life on Earth were only created recently.

OECs aren't as popular However, their beliefs are as fierce like those of YECs. OECs believe that the universe and life on Earth are billions of years old, and that evolution is an untruth.

Both forms of creationism deny that scientific principles such as natural selection and abiogenesis can explain the origin of life on Earth. They argue that evolution is inconceivable because it requires miracles. The pioneers of modern scientific thought resisted miracles out of fear they could lose their credibility.

Some creationists believe in naturalistic evolution as well as special creation, and call their view “theistic evolution.” This is also referred to as "continuous evolutionism" or the "evolution of the created species." This theory states that God creates original species 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.

Some creationists believe that God created all living things and the universe in one event known as the Great Flood. They believe that the first species were created at the same time and that they evolved gradually afterward. Get Source deny the notion of abiogenesis and claim that self-replicating life can't come from non-living matter.

In general, the creationists are against teaching of evolution in schools. Numerous professional associations, such as the National Science Teachers Association and the Association for Science Teacher Education endorse this view as 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 curriculum.

What is Creationism?

When people think of the concept of creationism most often, they think of the United States. South Korea also has an anti-evolutionist group. The publishers of textbooks for high school students have recently declared that they will be removing references to evolution from their textbooks. The Society for Textbook Revise, an independent body that is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research (KACCR) has been the driving force behind this drive. The STR has achieved its first victory by removing from textbooks evidence of the evolution and ancestor of the bird, the Archeopteryx. The next step is to take out the finch-research of Darwin's famed and also on human evolution.

STR claims to have the support of 4,000 families and members. Its goal, it says, is to rid 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 across the country. A survey of trainee biology teachers revealed that a majority do not believe in evolution. The causes are not evident, but they could be due to religious beliefs or the lack of creation scientists in the country.

The KACR has achieved many things in the past through lectures and seminar events. It publishes a bimonthly journal called Creation and the book. One of them 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 6-7 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 a few thousand. KACR and its members have been giving talks on creation science at major seminaries too. KACR is planning to create a Creation Science Education Center.

Website: http://www.stes.tyc.edu.tw/xoops/