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Evolution Korea Up until recently, 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 campaigning to remove content from textbooks that explain evolution, such as the discovery of the feathered dinosaur Archaeopteryx as an early bird's ancestor. But this is merely one aspect of the evolution of the development paradigm. What is Evolution? Evolution is a scientific theory that explains the change in the genetic characteristics of living organisms over time. The theory is based upon the fact that living organisms adjust to their environment, which can result in changes to genes or whole genomes. Over time, these changes can lead to the emergence new species. Natural selection is the dominant theory of evolution. It describes how individuals who have advantages can reproduce faster and longer than those with disadvantageous ones. This variation in reproduction could be a catalyst to the emergence and evolution of new species. The word “evolution” is derived from Latin for revealing or unrolling, has been used in a variety of different ways as the concept has changed in both science and elsewhere. Some early evolutionists, including Jean Baptiste de Lamarck and Erasmus Darwin (Charles's grandfather) believed that existing species evolved into new species in a predetermined fashion. Etienne Geoffroy St.Hilaire was Lamarck's embryologist pupil who coined the term “transmutation” 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 evolve into different species in a gradual and predictable way. Evolutionary biologists define it more recently as a process by which living creatures develop traits to increase their chances of surviving or conceiving offspring. As time passes the genetic variability could result in the development of entirely new physical or biological traits in a population. Natural selection is the main force behind the majority of evolutionary changes. Other changes that aren't genetic, such as an increase in muscle mass through exercise or diet, can't be considered evolution 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 however, creationists have taken advantage of the idea that evolution is controversial to claim that it shouldn't be taught in school. In South Korea, creationists won some victories against evolution in textbooks for high school. This includes the removal of all references about the evolutionary origins for humans and Archaeopteryx – a feathered dinosaur which is believed to be the ancestor of birds. Why is Evolution Important? Evolution explains how the Earth and all its living creatures came into existence. It is also a fundamental part of biology, and aids scientists to understand how living organisms work and grow. Evolution also shows how various species are interconnected. Scientists study evolution in order to better comprehend nature and make important discoveries like new medicines. 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 it has been rigorously tested and confirmed over a long period of time. Many people, and even religious leaders, are in favor of the scientific theory. It is important to note that evolutionary biology does not conflict with religious beliefs, since the theory is based on processes, objects, and events in the physical world. In fact many religious people have found ways to reconcile their beliefs with evolutionary theory. For instance, some Christians believe that God created the universe through evolution, and that humans share an ancestry with other animals. It is important that scientists and educators speak out for the teaching evolution. In some countries, anti-evolution sentiment is growing. In the United States some states have taken measures to restrict teaching of evolution. 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 on the evolution of horses as well as the avian ancestor Archaeopteryx. It is vital to remember that the evidence in support of evolution is overwhelming. The evidence comes from a wide variety of sources, including fossils, genetic studies, and the behavior of living organisms. Other scientists independently confirm the evidence. The majority of scientists support the theory of evolution. The reasons behind this support are diverse. Certain scientists study evolution in order to make practical discoveries, such as developing medicines or developing new medicines, while others are driven by the desire to improve the lives of animals and plant species, generally to benefit humans. Some are simply curious, whereas others have a deep religious belief in God and want to understand how the universe works. What is Creationism? Creationists are people who believe that God created the universe and all that is in it. They also believe the Bible is God's word and should be taken literally. Although not all creationists are Christian, many are. Creationists generally fall in two categories: Young Earth creationists (YEC) and old earth creationists (OEC). 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 six days of creation is literal, and that the universe and the life on Earth started only recently. OECs aren't as popular, but their beliefs are as passionate like those of YECs. OECs believe that the universe as well as Earth are billions-of-years old and that evolution is a myth. Both forms of creationism deny the idea that scientific principles like natural selection and biogenesis can explain how life began on Earth. They claim that evolution isn't possible because it requires the creation of a miracle, and the pioneers of modern science rejected miracles out of fear of losing credibility. Some creationists are able to accept both naturalistic evolution and special creation, and call their belief “theistic evolution.” This is sometimes also called “continuous creationism” or “evolution from the original species.” The theory says that God creates species from scratch and allows them to change over time. Eventually the evolutionary changes result in new species similar to the original ones. Some creationists believe that God created all living things and the universe in a single event called the Great Flood. These creationists believe that the first species were all created at the same time, and that they grew slowly afterwards. They reject the idea of abiogenesis and claim that self-replicating living cannot come from nonliving matter. In general, the creationists oppose teaching evolution in schools. Numerous professional organizations like the National Science Teachers Association and the Association for Science Teacher Education are in support of this view and so do the American Anthropological Association and the Geological Society of America. However, some scientists and educational institutions are more flexible and allow the inclusion of creationism and evolution in their curriculum. What is Creationism? When people think of the concept of creationism typically think of the United States. South Korea also has an anti-evolutionist group. The publishers of high school textbooks announced recently that they will remove references to evolution from their books. The Society for Textbook Revise, an independent body which is an offshoot from the Korea Association for Creation Research (KACCR), has led this campaign. The STR has scored its first victory by removing from textbooks examples of the evolution and ancestor of the bird, the Archeopteryx. The focus is now on removing excerpts from Darwin's infamous finch research and on human evolution, too. STR claims to have the support of 4,000 families and members. Its goal, it says is to clear the world of what it calls “atheist materialism” that paints an image of students as being negative. It also seeks to counter the influence of American creationists in the United States. A survey of trainee biology teachers found that about half do not believe in the concept of evolution. The reasons for this aren't entirely evident, but they could be due to religion or the absence of creation scientists in the country. The KACR achieved many things through its seminars and lectures in the past. It publishes a bimonthly magazine, Creation, and has published books. One of them was a textbook on natural sciences that had a creationist perspective. This sparked an interest in college communities. In 1991 an academic and minister started teaching Creation Science in one university, and it continues to be taught to this day. 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. 에볼루션 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 talks on creation science in major seminaries. KACR intends to establish a Creation Science Education Center.