"If there ever was a religious war full of terror, it was the crusades. But you can't blame Christianity because a few adventurers did this. That's my message"
- Moustapha Akkad
About this Quote
In this quote, Moustapha Akkad is resolving the idea that the crusades were a spiritual war filled with horror. He acknowledges that the crusades were certainly a time of great violence and suffering, however he argues that it is unreasonable to blame Christianity as a whole for this. Instead, he explains that it was a little group of individuals, the "travelers," who was accountable for the atrocities dedicated during the crusades. Akkad's message is among understanding and tolerance, reminding us not to judge an entire faith based upon the actions of a couple of. He urges us to look beyond the surface area and acknowledge that there is more to a faith than its historical occasions.
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