They torture Christians with unheard-of cruelties.
Launched the First Crusade
Speech at the Council of Clermont, as recorded by Fulcher of Chartres
1095
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"Take the road to the Holy Sepulchre, and rescue it from the hands of the pagans."
Shocking"O most valiant soldiers and descendants of invincible ancestors, do not degenerate, but recall the valor of your forefathers."
Controversial"Let those who have formerly been mercenaries at low wages, now gain eternal rewards. Let those who have been striving to the detriment both of body and soul, now labor for a two-fold reward."
Controversial"They have destroyed the churches of God or have converted them to the rites of their own religion."
Controversial"We grant to them, by the power of God, absolution for all their sins."
Controversial