Christians and the war in Iraq

It seems odd that Christians seem to have no answer when asked to morally justify the war in Iraq. Christianity Today in their Opinion Roundup posted ideas from several notable religious guys, most of whom seemed to think the war could only be justified morally if proof could be found connecting Sadaam Hussein to the events of 9/11.

Of course we all know how Bush outed and fired anyone in his administration that came up with any evidence there was no connection between the destruction of the World Trade Centers and Hussein. We also know, from a variety of Congressional and Intelligence reports that indeed Sadaam had nothing to do with 9/11. This despite the fact that many still seem to be confused on that point.

So the conclusion is obvious. The distortions that led us into the war can only be described as deeply sinful. One can hardly blame the suffering residents of Iraq when they call Bush and Cheney devils. After all with over 7 million homeless and a reported 75,000 dead in Iraq the comparisions between the evils of Sadaam and the evils of Bush are comparable. What Christian justification can be made for these deaths and lives destroyed?

The question remains, however, about whether it is more morally corrupt to abandon the mess we made, or remain and try to make amends for the horrors we have wrought. I must admit as a Christian I am torn. I do feel we need to somehow help the people we've worked so hard to destroy.

I cannot know the mind of God, but I wonder if those who continue to support the conflict in Iraq as a war on terrorism have completely missed the moral ramifications of the situation. If an action leading to death and destruction is initiated under false pretenses, as the war in Iraq clearly was, doesn't that make any consequent actions that lead to deaths and suffering morally reprehensible and dare I say... sinful?