[Steve_Seattle]

The second clause is the key: "...nor shall the rights of Conscience be infringed."

You made that up; the Constitution does not say that. Don't get me wrong : I am appalled at what is going on with freedom of religion in this country, but don't make stuff up.

[Salvavida]

Did not make it up. I was looking at the pre-ratification draft. My goof.It should have made it in because as it reads, Congress is prohibited, but states, counties, municipalities are not.