non-overlapping magisteria

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What does non-overlapping magisteria mean?

A philosophical view that sees science and religion as distinct and separate domains.

Where does non-overlapping magisteria come from?

Coined by Stephen Jay Gould in his book Rock of Ages (1999).

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