To me, you or anyone claiming to be a muslim is a muslim (even Ahmedis). I guess, a lot of muslims don’t understand that religion is a personal thing (it seems like you do). Bringing a religion into government gives followers of that religion power over rest of the population. Secular government seems to be the only the only solution.
It’s sad, the state of our educated elite. We are becoming increasingly intolerant by the day. Wouldn’t it be nice to get some tea and exchange ideas with someone who has different views without the fear of losing your life.