Why The Crusades Were Awesome, Actually

The popular understanding of The Crusades in the West is that they involved barbaric, violent Christians invading the peaceful and enlightened Islamic world. Films like Kingdom of Heaven and Mankind: The Story of Us reinforce this narrative. But the truth is the reality of the Crusades is much, much different. In fact, it’s the polar opposite. In this video on Pax Tube, I explain why The Crusades were not only morally justified, but were also a historic achievement. Buckle up for a crash course in over 1,000 years of European and Middle Eastern history! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support the channel here: My other socials: Twitter - Telegram - Odysee - @PaxTube:6 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 2:05 Origins of Christianity vs Islam 4:41 Christendom’s Hand Is Forced 9:03 The Crusades Begin 13:15 Conclusion ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Citations: ’Holy Warriors: Islam and the Demise of Classical Civilization’ by John J. O’Neill ’The Crusades: A Response to Islamic Aggression’ by John J. O’Neill ’Why We Are Afraid, a 1400 Year Secret’ by Dr. Bill Warner Urban II’s Crusade Speech