A Look at the Rise of the Islamic Caliphate and the Crusaders

When looking at history, one must ask themselves, “Why?” What is the motivation behind the inquiry? Is it to find the truth of what occurred or for a hidden agenda? Perhaps, it is to politicize or propagandize the past? Why look at history? And through what lens shall we look?
I challenge that the only proper way to view history is with objectivity and maturity. While life lessons may come from looking at history, it should not be the primary goal. We should endeavor to view history in light of what actually occurred and allow the facts to dictate the response.
In response to the lecture this week, I simply reply with, “In an effort to not offend Muslims, we may offend Christians.” Shall we not stand boldly and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ for even Jesus stated His message was offensive to the unbeliever? I am not concerned with offending others for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am an ambassador for Christ and will therefore offend those in sin as I was offended in my sin before coming to Christ.
This is true regardless of what people, places, events, or time frames are in our purview.
Case in point is the Crusades. They did not take place in a vacuum, nor were they conducted in isolation. They were a response to events before them and left marks on what occurred afterward. This may sound elementary, and it should, for we must always start with the basics before we can look at the advanced. If we are too caught up with potentially offending someone over something, then we cannot have an objective, nor rational, conversation on that something.
The Crusades were a series of defensive wars waged by Christian kingdoms against Muslim caliphates during the 9th and 10th centuries A.D. They were direct responses to the aggressive wars initiated by the Muslim caliphates against predominantly Christian people and kingdoms during the rise of Islam in the 7th and 8th centuries A.D.
If we are too worried about offending people with facts and truth, then we are too immature to have real intelligent conversations about this subject or any other subject in history. We are still feeding on our mother’s milk when we should be consuming the meat before us.
In short, my view on the Crusades is the same as any other period of history: let us discuss what occurred with honesty and focus on pursuing the truth of the matter, regardless of how offensive it may appear to be. If I cannot keep control of my emotions in regards to the subject, then I have no business discussing the matter.
As for the concept of a “just war” as postulated by Augustine, my response is similarly simple. When the enemy is at the gate, I can either lay down and die OR stand and defend. When there is nowhere to run and hide, then which will I choose? I choose to defend the Truth for it has set me free. If I fall on my knees, let it be in prayer before God. If I stand, may I stand on His Grace which has set me free. If I live, let me live for Christ for He has set me free. If I die, let me die proclaiming His kingdom come and His will be done. For I am not my own. I have been bought with a price. Only through Jesus Christ can men be saved.
Defending the Faith is just and righteous. Even when it costs me my life.

90 & Out is a video commentary on the Christian Bible with new episodes uploaded periodically.
90 & Out is written, directed, and presented by Timothy Holt.
Timothy Holt serves as youth pastor at Six Points Church in Parker, PA and is the former children's pastor at Westdale Church in Cedar Rapids, IA. Timothy Holt believes the Christian Bible can be read easily but may take some effort to understand. With so many variations out there, how does one start their search for the truth? Hopefully, this channel will help you read and understand the Christian Bible more fully, as well as being entertained.

"The pursuit of knowledge is the beginning of wisdom" -ancient Jewish proverb

Get Merch @ https://www.stickermule.com/ce4c064d751047c
Or https://holtscountertops.etsy.com

Contact us @ [email protected]
On other platforms:
90 and Out on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/15kWKTjtj6/
On Rumble
https://rumble.com/c/c-562805
On YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@90out10
On Truth Social
Truth Social

Thank you for watching this video and I hope it has impacted your life. Please subscribe for more video content. Comment, like, and share.
Or consider showing support with a monetary contribution using the PayPal link below.
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/VD7ZP9QZB728U

All copyrights and trademarks are owned and retained by their respective holders.
Music was produced by Timothy Holt and is his sole intellectual property.