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In Defense of the Crusades

There was much of the good and much of the bad in the Crusades.

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Hero Who Fought Crusaders Is Role Model for Muslims

For many Syrian Muslims, the Crusades still rankle. But the 12th-century leader Saladin may inspire today's peacemakers.

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The Crusades Don't Get a 'Bum Rap,' They Were Genocide

The Crusades were state-sponsored murder for reasons that couldn't be less "holy."

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Billy Graham Crusades: Frequently Asked Questions

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Holy Sepulcher Knights Underscore
Complexity of a Papal Apology

As John Paul II prepares to apologize for past Catholic sins, the Vatican struggles with the actions of Crusader-era popes.

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St. Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231)

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Loose Canon Archive: May 2005

Charlotte Hays's daily weblog on religion, spirituality, and politics.

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Onward, Lukewarm Christian Soldiers

A scholar says it's impossible to understand the Crusades without recognizing that religious belief inspired its fighters.

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'If You See My Son'

A sweet elderly woman in a nursing home reminds the writer of how much a loving gesture can impact people's lives.

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