I think the worst part is mans interpretation of the words. It seems the men (and probably women) who put it together had the best intentions. But people have been known to read it in some backward ass ways.
Hey! Jesus teaches us to love and forgive everyone. Now let's start a war with the Muslims!
Seriously. Wtf is with that?
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The first crusade was for religious tolerance in Jerusalem, because the Muslims were prosecuting pilgrims. As time went on, the goals of the crusades shifted towards trade and economic gain.