The oath as effectually prevents the king from doing anything to the prejudice of the Church, in favor of sectaries, Jews, Mahometans, or plain avowed infidels, as if he should do the same thing in favor of the Catholics.
Burke discusses the implications of the king's oath regarding religious tolerance and the protection of the Church.
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