Pope Urban II — "You should shudder, brethren, you should shudder at raising a violent hand again…"

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.
Pope Urban II — Pope Urban II Medieval · Launched the First Crusade

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From his speech at the Council of Clermont, contrasting internal Christian warfare with the righteousness of fighting Muslims. (Balderic of Dol's account)

Date: 1095

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