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Actually Jefferson was referring to a state sanctioned or mandated religion such
as England had at the time.

That is my understanding as well.
My comment on Jefferson was not a slam on him, but on the way the ACLU and their
fellow travelers have hi-jacked his good intentions about avoiding the sort of
theocracy that usually deteriorates into a real mess.
I respect Jefferson's vision and intellect, despite his many human flaws, such as being
unable to extricate himself from being a slaveholder.

And thank you for the A.C.L.U. Muslim/Synagogue line,I will remember it.

Another one that usually silences the crowds is this one...
Q: "Where was Jefferson the Sunday following the Friday on which he wrote the
'separation of church and state' letter to the Danbury Baptists?"
A: Attending church services held within a government office building in Washington, D.C.
Just as he did on most Sundays while in D.C.
(I think it was one of the older areas that the Congress met in during the week.)