Is the State a Religion?

Once again, the fact I post something should not imply I agree with a speaker. But I think that in the words of Jesus, "one can not serve two masters" applies here. This was one of my father's favorite sayings. He was about as nonreligious as one could get, but he understood this. 

Can we serve the State and God at the same time? 

The early Church advocated obedience to the government, but not service to it. There is a difference. 

Does your church fly the US Flag? If it does, is the "Christian" Flag lower or higher than the US flag? Or even worse is the flag put on the podium to recieve the proper reverence. 

I bet most people have not even thought about these issues. 

I suggest you think about them.