Category Archives: religion

When truth meets “feelings”

Posted on 23 September 2018 by Steve Caplan

And behind the curtain is…?!!! As human beings, we are taught (perhaps except in the era of Trump) about the importance of respecting others, and being sensitive to their views and feelings. Overall, this is a GOOD thing, and while … Continue reading →

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The implications of religion among scientists

Posted on 6 October 2014 by Sylvia McLain

I recently attended a meeting in London – ‘Exploring the implications of religion among scientists in the UK and India’, which is a subset of a larger investigation by Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public policy headed up by Prof. … Continue reading →

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Women of the Wall: fighting inequality and discrimination at every opportunity

Posted on 20 April 2013 by Steve Caplan

Two of the most heated topics that are avidly discussed by OT members in recent blogs are gender equality and anti-Semitism—both worthy of serious consideration—and not mutually exclusive. As those who know me will attest, I am not a big … Continue reading →

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Let My People Go!

Posted on 26 March 2013 by Steve Caplan

This evening being Passover, and me being an admitted anti-socialite Israelite who eschews any connection with organized religion–I find it necessary to search for my own unique way to celebrate. This year, the onset of this holiday, the celebration of … Continue reading →

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The Young Atheist’s Handbook by Alom Shaha

Posted on 14 July 2012 by Stephen

Don’t be misled by the title: this is a book about love. Love for life, love for family and love for curiosity, which leads — circularly — to a love affair with books. Don’t be misled by the title: this … Continue reading →

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We don’t need no education–at least not like this…

Posted on 26 May 2012 by Steve Caplan

Anti-semitism is on the rise in Europe. Strictly speaking, this may not be true, as Jews have traditionally had a difficult time in the “old world,” to say the least. Why? Good question!

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godless (yes, not goddess or goodness)

Posted on 5 May 2012 by Steve Caplan

This is a post that has worked its way in my head to the top of the pile. It’s initiation was triggered by a cluster of stimuli, including discussions with friends. However watching the American Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) program … Continue reading →

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Stem cells to the rescue

Posted on 29 October 2011 by Steve Caplan

A short time ago, I found myself in a conversation with someone who began to ask about my work in the lab. Unlike many scientists that I know, who feel uncomfortable and even unable to explain what they do on … Continue reading →

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My guilt from the sidelines

Posted on 13 September 2011 by Steve Caplan

Like a moth drawn to the fire, I can’t stop myself. And I warn the reader that this blog doea not have anything directly to do with science, or life in science–although it does have to do with life. And … Continue reading →

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Nicosia, there I went…

Posted on 9 July 2011 by Steve Caplan

A short time ago Larnaca, Cyprus made the news for holding a large civilian wedding for multiple couples from Israel. I have already blogged about the discriminatory policy that a successful start-up country and high-tech power such as Israel has … Continue reading →

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