How loonie are the American taliban?

A pastor tells the truth and his church loses 1000 members. The pastor said that it wasn't the place for religion to promote nationalism, war , and death and destruction. How could any person who considers themself religious disagree with this?

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/30/us/30pastor.html?ei=5094&en=fc81bfdd0ee7feb1&hp=&ex=1154232000&partner=homepage&pagewanted=all