What did Pope Urban II say during his sermon that started the crusades?

Answer 1

Muslim armies had conquered much of northern Africa, Egypt, Palestine, Syria, and Spain, which had been some of the most heavily Christian areas in the world.

Thousands, and possibly millions, of Christians died during this drive to eventually bring the entire world under Islam.

The First Crusade was launched in 1095 by Pope Urban II to check the advance of the Muslims and regain control of the city of Jerusalem and the Holy Land.

I am sure that some atrocities were committed by both sides during this war but by most people's judgment this was a just war.

Here are five versions of Pope Urban II's speech: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/urban2-5vers.html

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

The crusades were waged primarily to protect the Europeans from further encroachment by the Muslims.

The Pope was speaking to protect the lives and interests of millions of Christians who would be forced to either convert, or to live as 2nd class citizens under Moslem rule.

Look at present day Arab countries and you can see exactly how that works.

If it wasn't for the Pope and the Crusades, it's highly unlikely that the protestant reformation could have ever happened, as Europe would long before have become a Moslem stronghold, and Christianity would have been supressed.

Answer 3

"For your brethren who live in the east are in urgent need of your help, and you must hasten to give them the aid which has often been promised them. For, as the most of you have heard, the Turks and Arabs have attacked them and have conquered the territory of Romania [the Greek empire] as far west as the shore of the Mediterranean and the Hellespont, which is called the Arm of St. George. They have occupied more and more of the lands of those Christians, and have overcome them in seven battles. They have killed and captured many, and have destroyed the churches and devastated the empire. If you permit them to continue thus for awhile with impurity, the faithful of God will be much more widely attacked by them. On this account I, or rather the Lord, beseech you as Christ's heralds to publish this everywhere and to persuade all people of whatever rank, foot-soldiers and knights, poor and rich, to carry aid promptly to those Christians and to destroy that vile race from the lands of our friends. I say this to those who are present, it meant also for those who are absent. Moreover, Christ commands it."

Answer 4

The grand finale the Pope gave was something similar to "Deuce Volt!", or "God Wills It!". He talked false slander calling the Muslims "dirty heathens" (which was actually the opposite, especially since they washed 5 times a day before prayer), all in the name of persuading the people to attack the Muslims. Using persuading talk, he successfully let his people know that God was going to let them win a great battle.

Answer 5

"I, or rather the Lord, beseech you as Christ's heralds to publish this everywhere and to persuade all people of whatever rank, foot-soldiers and knights, poor and rich, to carry aid promptly to those Christians and to destroy that vile race from the lands of our friends. I say this to those who are present, it meant also for those who are absent. Moreover, Christ commands it."[

Answer 6

Deux Vult, I think.

"That is the will of God". And so?

Answer 7

http://www.sundayschoolcourses.com/crusades/index.htm

....that website explains it all. i hope it helps!

Answer 8

dk, wasn't there.

Answer 9

Could it be... SATAN!?

Answer 10

"CHARGE"???