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For a long time the Korean scientific community resisted engaging with the creationists out of fear of giving the movement more credence. But silence is no any longer an option.

The STR has been fighting to eliminate content from textbooks that explain evolution, including the discovery of the feathered dinosaur Archaeopteryx as an ancestor of birds. This is just one aspect of how the development paradigm has evolved.

What is Evolution?

Evolution is a concept in science that explains changes in genetic traits over time. The theory is based on the fact that living things adapt to their environments, which can cause variations in genes or even whole genomes. These changes can, over generations result in the development of new species. Natural selection is the dominant theory of evolution. It explains how people who have advantages are more likely to reproduce and survive than those with less favorable traits. Over time, this differential reproduction could lead to the development of completely new species.

The word "evolution" comes from the Latin word for unrolling or revealing. However, the concept itself has had many different meanings since it took form in the sciences and in other fields. Early evolutionists like Erasmus Darwin (Charles’s grandfather) and Jean Baptiste de Lamarck believed that species were predestined to change into a new species. The term transmutation was coined by the Lamarck's disciple embryologist Etienne Geoffroy Saint Hilaire, to describe this view. Charles Lyell, who published the second volume of his Principles of Geology in 1833 opposed this notion and borrowed the term "evolution" from Geoffroy's student to describe the view that species are evolving into new species in a gradual and predictable manner.

In recent years, evolutionary biologists have defined evolution as a process when living things develop characteristics that improve their chances of survival or ability to produce offspring. As time passes, genetic variation can cause a population to develop new physical traits or biological functions. Such a shift in gene frequency is called natural selection, and it is the main driver of evolutionary changes. Non-genetic changes, such as an increase in muscle mass from exercise or diet, cannot be considered evolution because they aren't passed on to future generations.

Despite the fact that evolution has stood the test of time and thousands of scientific studies Creationists have taken advantage of the notion that the theory 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 to the evolutionary roots of humans and Archaeopteryx - a feathered dinosaur believed to be the bird's ancestor.

Why is Evolution Important?

Evolution explains how the Earth and all living species came to be. It is one of the fundamentals of biology, and helps scientists to understand how living things function and develop. Evolution also reveals the relationships between species. Scientists study evolution to understand the natural world and to discover useful information including the development of new drugs.

The evidence for evolution is overwhelming. There is no other scientific theory that can explain so much about the universe and life on Earth, 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 remember that evolutionary biology doesn't conflict with religions, since the theory deals only with objects, events and processes in the physical world.

Many religious people have found a way to reconcile evolution with their convictions. Some Christians, for example, believe that God created everything through evolution and that humans have an ancestral connection to other animals.

It is crucial that science educators advocate for the teaching of evolution. In some nations around the world the anti-evolution movement is growing. In the United States some states have taken measures to restrict teaching evolution. In South Korea, a group called the Society for Textbook Revise, an offshoot from the Korea Association for Creation Research (KAC) is a campaign for textbooks to include content on the evolutionary history of horses and their ancestral avian species Archaeopteryx.

It is vital to remember, however, that the evidence in support of evolution is overwhelming. The evidence comes from a diverse range of sources, including fossils, genetic studies, and the behavior of living organisms. The evidence is also independently verified by other scientists.

The vast majority of scientists support the theory of evolution. The reasons behind this belief vary. Some scientists study evolution to discover practical solutions for example, such as the development of medications and other treatments, while others are driven by a desire to improve animal and plant species, typically to benefit humans. Some scientists are just curious, while others hold a an intense faith in God.

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 as such. Although some creationists are not Christian but they are a majority. Creationists generally fall into two categories: Young Earth creationists (YEC) and old earth creationists (OEC).

YECs are the most well known type of creationist, website 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 life on Earth began only recently.

OECs are less well known However, they're just as enthusiastic about their beliefs as YECs. OECs believe that the universe and life on Earth are billions of years old, and they believe that evolution is a myth.

Both kinds of creationism deny the scientific theories that natural selection and biogenesis can explain how life began on Earth. They argue that evolution is not possible because it requires miracles. The founders of modern science shunned miracles because they feared they might lose their credibility.

Some creationists accept naturalistic evolution and also special creation. They consider their views to be "theistic evolution.” This is sometimes referred to as "continuous creationism" or "evolution from the created species." In this theory, God creates the original species and then allows them to change over time. These evolution changes will eventually result in new species similar to the original.

Some creationists believe that God created all living things and the entire universe in one event called the Great Flood. These creationists hold that all the original species were created at the same moment and then slowly evolved. They also deny the notion of abiogenesis, and argue that the emergence of self-replicating organisms from nonliving matter is not possible.

In general, the creationists are opposed to the teaching of evolution in schools. This is a position that is backed by a myriad of professional associations, including the National Science Teachers Association, the Association for Science Teacher Education as well as the American Anthropological Association, and the Geological Society of America. Some scientists and educational institutions, however, are more flexible and allow both evolution and creationism to be incorporated into their curriculum.

What is Creationism in Korea?

When people think of the concept of creationism, they often think of the United States. However, South Korea is also the home of an anti-evolutionist movement. The publishers of high school textbooks recently announced that they would remove references to evolution in their textbooks. A group dubbed the Society for Textbook Revise (STR) is an independent organization that is an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research and has been the driving force behind the move. The STR has achieved its first victory by removing from textbooks the evidence of the evolution and ancestor of the avian, the Archeopteryx. The focus is now on the removal of excerpts from Darwin's notorious finch research as well as on human evolution, too.

STR claims that it has the support of around 4000 families and individuals. Its aim is to root out what it sees as the "atheist materialism" that paints an unhopeful worldview for students. It also hopes to combat the influence of American Creationists across the country. A survey of undergraduates studying biology revealed that half of them didn't believe in evolution. The reasons for this aren't entirely clear, but could include religion or the absence of creation scientists in the United States.

The KACR accomplished a number of things through its seminars and lectures in the past. It publishes a bimonthly magazine, Creation, and has published books. The most notable of these is a text on the natural sciences with an orthodox creationist perspective, which has sparked interest among college students. In 1991, a professor and minister began teaching Creation Science in one university and it is taught until today.

On August 6-7, 1993, coinciding with the World Expo opened in Daejeon, KACR held a second International Symposium on Creation Research. Six lecturers from outside the country including ICR's John Morris and Steven Austin addressed a crowd of more than a thousand. KACR members and KACR have also given talks on creation science in prestigious seminaries. KACR plans to create a Creation Science Education Center in the future.