[RobbyS]

As I recall, Madison’s first version of the First Amendment offered a specific protection of liberty of conscience.

[hinckley buzzard]

Well, you probably mean George Mason because he was the patriot who framed the Bill of Rights.

[RobbyS]

Madison was the leader of the House in he First Congress and he submitted a list of Amendments. It was sent to committee,modified, and then sent to the Senate, came back was further details, and then passed by both houses. I don’t have a source right now, Just remembering.