History of the Crusades: Debunking False Crusade History

This video is a bit of a palate cleanser before we get into the major battles of the Crusades. It deals with a bit of the false information being promoted about the Crusades.

I am aware that there are Islamic teachings which lead to a more peaceful application of that faith. I think that the interpretation referenced here is an accurate depiction of of the application of Islamic teachings in 633-638 AD. It also seems that it is still relevant to Islamic extremists today.

I want to emphasize that this video discusses events which happened almost 1400 years ago. The reason I am posting it here is to correct the inaccurate  history of the Crusades which is being used in the popular media to attack and degrade Christians and Christianity.

Read more: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/publiccatholic/2015/02/history-of-the-crusades-the-battle-of-tours-732-islam-halted/#ixzz3SymYYqN7