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[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The literal existence of crusade word based on Christian armies from Europe sought to reclaim control of holy sites in the Middle East, particularly Jerusalem, from Muslim rule.

Not the best alternative, but better than the bomb thing.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Also because they were called by the Roman Emperor, and probably also to protect Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land