You should shudder, brethren, you should shudder at raising a violent hand against Christians; it is less wicked to brandish your sword against Saracens [Muslims]. It is the only warfare that is righteous, for it is charity to risk your life for your brothers.
Launched the First Crusade
From his speech at the Council of Clermont, contrasting internal Christian warfare with the righteousness of fighting Muslims. (Balderic of Dol's account)
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