Christianity, while generally advocating for peace, has also been a driving force behind numerous wars throughout history, particularly during periods of religious upheaval and conflict.
The Crusades (11th-13th centuries):
. These military expeditions were launched by European Christians to recapture the Holy Land from Muslim rule, leading to brutal conflicts and lasting consequences in the Middle East.
The Reconquista (8th-15th centuries):
This series of wars involved Christian kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) gradually regaining control from Muslim rule, a process marked by religious fervor and military campaigns.
The Wars of Religion in Europe (16th-17th centuries):
Conflicts like the French Wars of Religion (1562-1598) and the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) stemmed from religious divisions, particularly between Catholics and Protestants.
Other Wars of Religion:
Numerous other wars with religious roots occurred across Europe and beyond, such as the wars surrounding the Protestant Reformation and the Anabaptist movement.
Mary, maybe better THINK before spouting off FoxNews nonsense.
This country was founded by peoples of all religions and not.
That's WHY the Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof!
We need smarter people representing the populous, instead of these FoxNews hacks.
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