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The first amendment applies to state governments and declaring an official state religion is a clear violation of the establishment clause.
But, only if the establishment of a state religion violates the free excercise clause. IMO, SC can create an "official" religion, as long as that religion isn't the only religion that is allowed to be practiced inside the state. i.e. create laws prohibiting other religions.