I'm pointing out that the world operates pragmatically and things in practice matter, not only rigid dictionary definitions of terms. There is a difference between something meeting a literal definition and meeting that definition in practice. Does litigating the semantics matter for those who are affected by government policies created for religious reasons? No? Okay, well, then my point stands.

You are simply saying that religious people do not have any right to participate in the political process.

Should a religious person be allowed to follow said religion and be guided by it while at the same time being actively involved in policy making in a country that doesn’t have an office religion?

I’m genuinely asking because I personally don’t really have an answer. I have a personal intuition but that doesn’t count for much.

Just asking the question implies you do not believe religious people are human beings with the same rights and privileges as the irreligious.

Bummer.

I was hoping for a genuine, curiosity driven discussion and instead it will end here with a personal accusation about what you think I believe in. That’s just unfortunate.

I wish you a good day.