Crusader Kingdoms were true examples of 'sanctuary cities'-safe, fair, real freedoms, international, just, prosperous, multi-national-The Kingdom of Jerusalem cared for all, including Muslims who had left Islamic areas and moved into the Crusader Kingdoms. So much so Imams of the time declared such Muslims as traitors. Rulers of Jerusalem from the First Crusade. Crusader Baldwin was King of Odessa (South East Turkey, including Iraq, Syria and Turkey) - a Christian Kingdom.Turkey now ignores its Christian history. Today "to be Turkish means to be Muslim", yet Turkey was not originally Islamic. It was taken over by brutal invaders, and Christianity was forced out leading to the Ottoman Empire - not an exemplary kingdom despite modern myths. Where are the ancient libraries of North Africa?What about 'Islamic Architecture?’What about scientific research?Why is it important to discuss these examples?Because believing a non-existent history helps no one. Believing falsehood leads to deception, and misinformation, leading to false ideas. Following myth influences our ideas and beliefs into the modern era, and leads us away from truth and life.Most Crusaders were a liberating people. We believe in liberation today! Should we liberate people today from evil regimes?Today’s modern crusades do not bring liberation, freedoms and prosperity.Today’s crusaders - the Western worlds have not made Jesus Lord of their countries and lives. Without the Lord Jesus being given the crown, the region will remain distressed.Islamic history and texts teach a different story to many of our Muslim friends. As human beings we long for peace and justice, but the ideas and attitudes which drive us (religious and non) can lead to destruction and ongoing pain without the Prince of Peace.

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