The church has certainty earned a lot of resentment in the court of public opinion.   Shows of opulence and luxury in a church may be a 'sign of commitment' to the church member, but to others it's an affront to the values of Jesus.  

But to our non-churched neighbors, it's several million dollars to build a church to please people, not God, when it could have been used to help the poor.  
It's a moral conundrum for many church's. 

I love your principles Ryan, but the reality is that while you and I may find purpose opposing violent conflict, others are endorsing it as 'righteous' and the will of God, or, many of us just can't let go of our own human status and how we stack up to others.   

The church is a human institution, that means the good and the bad.    

Do what you can Ryan, follow your own spirit.    The one person you can control is yourself.