The ability of atheists to sit in…

August 1888 CE

The ability of atheists to sit in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom is conformed by the Oaths Act of August 9, 1888, which permits the oath of allegiance taken to the Sovereign by Members of Parliament to be affirmed, rather than sworn to God.

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