[Antoninus]

That the Pope claimed that anyone who took part in the Crusade would *automatically* go to Heaven.

[Spar]

The First Crusade - Council of Clermont (1095)

Council of Clermont decreed that "whoever, out of pure devotion and not for the purpose of gaining honor or money, shall go to Jerusalem to liberate the Church of God, let that journey be counted in lieu of all penance."

St. Bernard, the preacher of the Second Crusade (1146): "Receive the sign of the Cross, and thou shalt likewise obtain the indulgence of all thou hast confessed with a contrite heart."

[exmarine]

The Pope who said that should have consulted his bible first. No where in the New Testament is the slaughter of innocents ordained. However, it is ordained in the Koran. Thus, persecution of Christians by muslims is in line with their holy book, while persecution of muslims by Christians is not in line with Christian doctrine. Big difference.