The Relationship Between Science and Religion

The discussion emphasizes that the relationship between science and religion, often seen as oppositional, may instead be one of mutual influence and historical entanglement. Stephen Jay Gould's concept of 'non-overlapping magisteria' suggests that science deals with factual knowledge, while religion addresses values, yet this framework is questioned as an overly simplistic categorization. The hosts suggest that the perception of a longstanding conflict between science and religion is a relatively modern idea, arising post-Darwin in the late 19th century and influenced by historical events of that era. Historical figures such as Isaac Newton and John Locke demonstrate that prior to this period, science and religion existed in a more integrated manner without the need for conflict.