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"reasons for the Crusades"

Dear Sir Robert,
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that I have come to a decision on whether I will be accompanying you on the Crusades. After reading your last letter I am pleased to say that I will assist you in the crusades. Our Christian empire once was powerful and vast, but as years past the accursed Muslims have stripped huge masses of land from us. In my opinion this is an outrage, this land conquered rightfully by our ancestors belongs to us. We should not, and cannot allow the Muslims in the name of a Holy Jihad, torture innocent peoples lives. I, Sir Gorion will assist you in the crusades because we must stop the terrible crimes committed by the Persians, take back the holy city of Jerusalem, and defend our religion of Christianity.
I am very disturbed by what is taking place in the East. Word has come that the Muslims have not only burned down our towns but are also torturing fellow innocent Christians. It is unacceptable that these infidels ...

Posted by: Cinthia De Ruiz

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