[djf]

So, because some states had official religions, the first amendment is directed towards congress, but that somehow, magically got turned into something that can deny any religious expression whatever?

Nonsense.

Read it again. Go out and buy "Hooked on Phonics" or something. It is what is says it is. Congress may pass no law, one way or the other.

[tpaine]

Obviously you can't understand the point made about political compromise.
-- We may have to leave it at that. I'm no good at special ed.