The Crusades: Religious or political reasons?

The Crusades tore through Europe and during these battles Christians killed many Jews who they believed murdered Jesus Christ. If a Jew would not convert to Christianity they were killed. Christians were angry at the Muslims for stealing their land and they wanted it back. A letter from a Christian pilgrim authored by Guy, a Knight in 1249 AD says: "Because we know that you are uneasy about the state of the Holy Land and our lord, the king of France, and that you are interested in the general welfare of the church as well as the fate of many relatives and friends who are fighting for Christ under the king's orders, therefore, we think we ought to give you exact information as to the events of which a report has doubtless already reached you." This isn't to say political reasons were not a concern but religious reasons often underpinned the Crusades.

The Evils of Christianity

Thesis: Christianity is an EVIL that must be eradicated. Each blog post will provide reasons for my main thesis. Stay tuned...