Christian blood, redeemed by the blood of Christ, has been shed, and Christian flesh, akin to the flesh of Christ, has been subjected to unspeakable degradation and servitude.
Launched the First Crusade
Appealing to the religious sensibilities of his audience by emphasizing the suffering of fellow Christians at the hands of Muslims. (Balderic of Dol's account)
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"They have destroyed the churches of God or have converted them to the rites of their own religion."
Controversial"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 right…"
Controversial"The land of promise, which the Lord gave to the children of Israel, is now occupied by the enemies of Christ."
Controversial"We, by the authority of Almighty God and of the blessed apostles Peter and Paul, grant to all who undertake this expedition remission of sins."
Controversial"Let those who have been exhausting themselves to the detriment both of body and soul now strive for a twofold reward."
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