[bondserv]

I agree with you on some level. Clearly they were being careful not to allow a Single Christian group to rule the government, because of all of the issues with this in Europe.

However they were being more cautious to limit the freedom of religious expression both among Christians as well as other beliefs of conscience.

An interesting piece that deals with the religious amendments Congressional Debates: Religious Amendments, 1789.

[bondserv]

to limit = to not limit