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“... the negative influence of the Crusade is much worse. Rather than instituting peace between the Eastern and Western Churches (with the West, under Urban, responding to the call from the Eastern Church under Alexis) warfare increased, due to the brutality of the Crusaders and the duplicity of...

”To many, fanaticism is a term used to describe anyone who practices who practices their faith devoutly or more negatively stated, excessively.” (Christian Jihad, p. 194)

“In essence, Christianity took on a distinctively Islamic flavor, promising the same heavenly reward as provided in the Qur’an (3:169-171). This pledge, used against various religion groups, found its culmination in the Crusades. When Urban II declared ‘Deus Vult!’ (God wills it!) at the Council...

This is an interesting read. Not because it tells us anything new about Dirk Willems but because the author is Catholic and directs our attention to Dirk as an example of what it looks like to love our enemies. “Every Sunday, we pray a dangerous prayer: ‘Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive...

“Don’t get your job and God’s job mixed up.” - Shane Pruitt

No one is blocking you. What are you doing here? You’re “armed, ready to kill”. Why aren’t you out in the streets killing your enemies? My “fanatical devotion” is to the teaching of Jesus and the apostles. Practice what you teach and preach. I do.

The Messiah gave clear instructions on how his followers were to treat their enemies. We will know them by their fruit. Examine the fruit.

“In wars, soldiers cast aside their inhibitions, their sense of humanity, and take the lives of men, women, and children. Their actions express the horrors of war and the paroxysms of violence that are present in conflicts between nations. … Such are the barbarities of war. But, there is hope...

“In addition to crusading against Muslims and Cathar Christians, Pope Innocent III vehemently attacked the Jewish people. Innocent presided over the Fourth Lateran Council, one of the most powerful tribunals in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, which legitimized much of Catholic doctrine...

My counter message: Embrace the Christianity due to Messiah Jesus and the apostles. Those who don’t embrace Christianity due to the Crusades number in the billions. That’s not unfortunate; that’s tragic. As Dr. Godfrey (Ligonier Ministries) observed (post #2037), they caused “great damage” to...

He would have rejected @Wrangler, just as the crusaders would have. Unfortunate? That’s not the word I would choose. Ironic? Sure.

Would you ignore the U.S. State Department Level 4 travel advisory and pay money out of your own pocket (or accept money given to you from the pockets of others to serve as a missionary) so you yourself could go someplace like Iran, for instance?

“Being beguiled is like being captivated, charmed, delighted, enthralled, or entranced. When you’re beguiled, you really like what you see.” https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/beguiled You’re beguiled with war mongering. ***

I’ve spoken briefly on the forum about two missionary trips I made to Africa (First trip: Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe; Second trip: Kenya.) The Missionary Board had planned to send missionary teams to those countries but cancelled them due to U.S. State Department advisories (which did not...

“The U.S. State Department strongly advises against travel to Iran, maintaining a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory.” https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.html @NayborBear

I pay taxes to Caesar. Does Caesar advise the church to send missionaries to Iran at this time?

“Beware of growing slack.” - John Newton

Thank you for acknowledging that I’m a (primitive) Christian. The crusaders wouldn’t have. Responsible Christians were slaughtered by the crusaders.