Sec[Section] [1?] Be it enacted by the people of the state of Illinois Represented in the General Assembly That from and after the passage of this act it shall not be in the power of the Trustees of the Union college of Illinois nor any teacher or professor thereof to make ordain or establish any rule or regulation to enjoin or compel the attendance of any pupil their to any particular church or place of divine worship against the wishes of the parent or guardian nor shall any such rule which may have been made be enforced by said Trustees, teachers or professors nor shall the tenates of any particular sect or persuationof Religion be ever taught or in any manner inculcated in said College. This act shall not be so construed as to authorize a neglect of proper instruction in moral duties and obligations but shall only be construed so as to prevent discord and jealousy on Religious subjects among the parents guardians and other patrons of the said college