Let those who have been robbers, now become soldiers of Christ.
Launched the First Crusade
Speech at the Council of Clermont, as recorded by Robert the Monk
1095
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"A people, a truly alien people, utterly estranged from God, has invaded the lands of the Christians and has depopulated them by sword, plunder, and fire."
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"Let those who have been for a long time plunderers, now become Christian knights."
Controversial"It is Christ who commands it."
Shocking"We desire that you, with all the faithful, should hasten to the aid of the Christians, and strive to deliver them from the hands of the pagans."
Shocking