Catholic Archbishop on Ethics and War

The priest answers some interesting questions about Faith in Warfare which provide a challenge for me.
The problem I have is the combination of the religious right and their perspective on defense. I figured I better ask an expert and confided the details of my struggle with Springfield Missouri blogger Area 417.
She has a son in the military and treated my opinion with openness, kindness and perspective.
This is something I still struggle with and leads me to understanding the importance of separation of church and state.