This Day in History November 27, 1095

By Ruth on November 27, 2013 in history
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Pope Urban IIAs a Christian, I am extremely troubled by today’s feature.  The Crusades are a horrid blotch on the history of Christianity, and I am ashamed that so many people killed Muslims in the name of the Lord.  On this date in 1095, Pope Urban II made a very famous speech at the Council of Clermont which was responsible for the First Crusades.  He encouraged Christian princes to rescue the Holy Lands from the Turks.  He said that Jerusalem needed to be reclaimed for the Christian church.  And thus the “most successful” of the Crusades began.  If only history could be rewritten, but it cannot.   For more information:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Crusade

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_of_Clermont

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/first_crusade.htm

http://gbgm-umc.org/umw/bible/crusades.stm

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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,

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