Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect, interpret, or in any way address that portion of the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States prohibiting laws respecting the establishment of religion, referred to in this Code section as the “Establishment Clause.” Granting government funding, benefits, or exemptions, to the extent permissible under the Establishment Clause, shall not constitute a violation of this chapter. As used in this Code section, the term “granting,” used with respect to government funding, benefits, or exemptions, does not include the denial of government funding, benefits, or exemptions.