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John Morley: “There were to be no religious tests for either teachers or taught, and religious profession was to be no bar to honours…”

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There were to be no religious tests for either teachers or taught, and religious profession was to be no bar to honours and emoluments.
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John Morley

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Morley emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in education by stating that no religious tests would be imposed on university teachers or students.

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