I think by getting the Church involved in this war..it only makes the argument that this is a religious war a more viable one......which is dangerous.

I think churches could support the soldiers in a way a lot less antagonistic. It seems very oxymoronic to bring weapons into a church. The phase what would Jesus do does come to mind. As I have read his teachings I can't picture him with an AK47 strapped across his shoulder yelling bring it on!
As for the flag being over the cross...I think people are starting to worship the flag more or equal too their cross.....kinda like a false god...
Whatever happened to the 10 commandments I guess those don't count in a time of war...