1673 Test Act

The 1673 Test Act was a law in England requiring public officials and soldiers to take communion in the Church of England and deny the authority of anyone else’s religious practices. Its goal was to enforce religious uniformity and prevent Catholics and other non-Anglican groups from holding government or military positions. Essentially, it mandated strict adherence to Anglican beliefs as a condition for public service, reinforcing the dominance of the Church of England and limiting religious diversity in government and military roles.