How did Pope Urban II justify the first Crusade?

2 votes

2 answers

3857 views

church-history history papacy medieval-church crusades

                          According to the ten commandments, you shall not kill anyone. How did Pope Urban II justify from a theological standpoint the First Crusade? Since it was successful, Pope Urban II must have had to deal with the theological ramifications of killing all of the innocent people that were in the way of the armies.

What did he do/say to defend his position?

Asked by Qiangong2 (621 rep)

Apr 22, 2018, 06:59 AM
Last activity: Aug 27, 2018, 05:21 AM

How did Pope Urban II justify the first Crusade?

Related Questions