Value the flag all you want and all you need to, but there is nothing spiritual about it.
I am purposely confusing the issue by pointing out that the flag is based on the Christian cross as it's primary symbol?
Sometimes I think much of the objection to it is a consequence of that fact. Liberals have never been very tolerant of Christianity or Christian symbols.
Besides, I have never seen the flag in any church.
I have not either, and I don't really understand why they would feel they need to make such an announcement.
Value the flag all you want and all you need to, but there is nothing spiritual about it.
I think it's spiritual value is in the eye of the beholder. Some may see it, others don't.