Should The Pope Call a New Crusade?

[@BrianHoldsworth]

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[@You_Dont_Know_Me365]

why don’t Christians today unite for something like another Crusade? I mean, with all the challenges happening around the world, especially with Islamic extremism, it seems like there’s a lot of division among Christians now. What do you think’s stopping Christians from coming together for a cause like that, especially considering the history of the Crusades and the idea of defending the faith?

[@aslanlovett4059]

He's the antipope. Ape of the church

[@milofoust]

Thank you for this video, you’ve made me remember things I had forgotten about honor that had been overshadowed in my mind by the world. May you know only peace.

[@captainkenzie6873]

​@@You_Dont_Know_Me365Christians are more united now than at any time in the last few hundred years but most people will not fight without a leader which is why we need a figure like the pope to call for a crusade before it actually happens, Personally I think we need every capable Christian (catholic or otherwise) to write to the pope explaining the problems we face as the Islamic forces continue their assault on Christians and our lands. The Vatican can only ignore it for so long before they're forced to make a serious statement.

[@Ikaros-Von-Kreta]

The pope would never want a bunch of Christians knocking on his door. Don't be ridiculous.

[@JosephsCoat]

I think the crusade wants to call a new pope

[@zhanucong4614]

no they don't, they stayed the same and if you read their old docs you would see that each of them is antichrist by nature

[@Sonny-m1f]

Bingo

[@thevillainvin]

Based.

[@insectslayer1374]

... _yes_

[@FEXAZb]

Amen 🙏

[@justindrawdy7443]

I genuinely wonder how many Catholics would heed the call and join up. If such a call went out, I also wonder how the secular governments of the world would respond.

[@RickW-HGWT]

Good point, I doubt even the popesplainers could form significant numbers they would condemn the rest of us for not following blindly based on the Holy Spirit rationale.

[@Windrake101]

It would lead to the rapid decline and eventual disintegration of Christiandom.

[@dakabaka4912]

It would be seen as terrorist threat and associated with white supremecy. It would be cracked down on pretty quick.

[@bear3616]

It’d be willing. I may not follow the Pope but a crusade would be just.

[@aplcc323]

I would join, God willing... I think a lot of people would, there are a lot of Catholics in the armed forces...

[@davidheard723]

To be fair. If you look at the reason the first crusade was called. We are very close to the same situation. If not already there.

[@lordofnight9377]

The churches have betrayed people for money and politics. Won't happen

[@ismulniir]

it's actually uncannily alike, almost exactly 1000 years later

[@vorynrosethorn903]

Our situation is much worse.

[@laraferreira4772]

In what way? There is not any direct army conflit in europe provoked by muslims.

[@ontariofirs7347]

As a Filipino, on the behalf of the safety of the Syrian Christians and other Christians of the Middle East, we should declare one.

[@kamranqureshi1884]

And how are you going to get there most of yall die on the way to the US fix your own problem before fixing someone else's

[@kamranqureshi1884]

And how would you get there most of y'all cannot make it to the US. fix your own problem before fixing someone else's.

[@blackspartanbr1597]

@@kamranqureshi1884 Religion can get you to places really quick... if is for god, you can find a way...

[@ColoniaMurder20]

@@kamranqureshi1884 if you dont know we have own Crusade half of century ago against Muslim in Southern Philippines. and we used powerful talisman as known as "Anting-anting" to fight Muslim..

[@arsenioss7020]

True

[@TheBuckeyeHistoryGuy1776]

“The armies of Christendom must put aside their differences and unite under one banner, the sign of the cross”

[@thomaswright981]

My English total war playthrough having to Do a crusade to prevent excommunication

[@Salamander2-i6c]

I hate to say it but I think Christendom is dead

[@bobby5678-ck2tc]

Even as a Pagan i would join the crusades as i have nothing in common with non whites and muslims in particular.

[@sirzorg5728]

Just saying... IF the pope called a crusade... I would be pretty eagerly participating. Many of my protestant friends have said they would overlook their differences for that too. IF there was a crusade, I think you would be suprised at how much influence the Church actually has.

[@Dseanstrickland-tt7bj]

But protestantism is evil in and of itself, this is why the whole "skinfolk is kinfolk" sheit doesn't make sense in the long run, even muslims are starting to question their own umma a frankly maybe we should too...

[@peterraab3411]

Ave Cristo

[@samuelkland6029]

Im protestant. I would do whatever was requierd of me to join the crusade.

[@crankfastle7919]

@@peterraab3411amen

[@JakeTheBrightLord]

I would join immediately and fight for Christendom Deus Vult!

[@juliancain6128]

If he did call for a crusade, the Church may find many who would join to face a common enemy.

[@SenseiJacksama]

A large portion of the Protestants would likely join you.

[@necroticgrips9788]

As a Protestant, I believe that many other would fw this heavy

[@Sumschmuck]

​@necroticgrips9788 I don't even believe in God, but I would gladly join in the campaign to reclaim the east. Especially since there'd most likely be free passes to heaven like the original crusades and conquerable lands

[@domoonogotno71]

The ideology of the deceived. Heretics.

[@insectslayer1374]

I think even from other religions being attacked by the desert moon god would be in

[@silasbishop3055]

I heard what I wanted to hear....DEUS VULT!

[@sirpepeofhousekek6741]

*DEUS VULT!!!*

[@You_Dont_Know_Me365]

DEUS VULTTT

[@veenyx437]

DUES VULT!

[@saltytexan123]

lol,

[@pacomaciasarrate6809]

Took the Church 200 yrs to respond to the aggression. Patience is a virtue, and the Desire for revenge sinful. Guard yourself against all evil, start with prayer.

[@themadhanna]

As a Christian, it's not my job to judge the heretics. That's God's job. My job is to set up the appointments.

[@SLAVAKID]

😂⚔️

[@ZacharyDarkes]

Deus Vult arranging meetings since 1095.

[@donzapatero4808]

Did someone say a crusade? Let me go get my armor and my helmet boys and we can reclaim the holy land.

[@robertjohnson7038]

God wills it🙂⚔️

[@Kyd1444]

Fk taking holy land, we need to take back the home land first bro

[@beersnarkunbleached5660]

How could he? Majority of Christendom these days are so un-religious and liberal that they'd rather live in their nice little bubble. The progress and comfort the west has brought itself is stopping most people from even believing in Christ because people can think now "ooh look at me life is good I don't need God or Jesus to live my life I can just go party all day!" Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. The west is no longer meek. We are a prideful and ignorant society. Our first order of business should be getting everyone to drop the decadent lifestyles of sin and debauchery and turn back to Jesus.

[@huntclanhunt9697]

I'm not even Catholic and I would join a crusade to defend Christianity (be it Orthodox, Oriental, Catholic, or Protestant) against Islamic attacks.

[@sirzorg5728]

If he called a crusade, it would certainly sort the wheat from the chaff.

[@cravencruxsade3701]

Well the west is on the verge of collapse so they have earned their reward.

[@Solus94]

Not really infact most of us are calling for a Crusade

[@Chewee394]

The pope is weak. He openly submits to foreign governments that want to dumb down Catholicism since they view the faith as a threat to their authoritarianism.

[@GMurph2336]

That makes sense. That being said though, if the Church WERE to call a crusade, well, I’ve been to war 3 times already. I think I got more in me.

[@alienstar2088]

I would be honored to venture by your side on such a noble task

[@acaydia2982]

I feel like we go to war for ridiculous things these days compared to a crusade. I’m not sure how anyone can justify those and not to defend Christendom.

[@quatreraberbawinner2628]

I would follow you into battle meek though I may be

[@TheBrick534]

@@quatreraberbawinner2628 The greek definition of meek, which is what the Bible is referencing in the Beautitudes, means "Strength under voluntary control." So meekness, in fact, means you are already strong and capable. You simply have it under control and can channel it in a rightly ordered fashion.

[@CheMatthews]

The problem is the procurement of arms and training, the church has money, but not the kind that can fund a war. Maybe some kind of sponsorship could work, where if a wealthy man pays for the training and arms for other men, he will be gifted land of which he helped conquer.

[@5BBassist4Christ]

A Protestant here: I do not condemn the Crusades. Because I've studied history and Islam. Yes, there were bad things that happened in the Crusades, -such is the nature of war. But on the whole, it is undeniable that the Crusades saved Europe from being subjugated by the most vile religion the world has ever known. Besides the point, the Templar Knights served to make roads safe for travelers (Christians and Jews) taking pilgrimage to the Holy Land. But to be real, if there was an organization that got legal merit to go help Israel with their war against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, my conscious would not hinder me. My lack of funds and martial training would hinder me though.

[@DaysofElijah317]

Also a Protestant and the Crusades were necessary, Deus Vult!

[@Dseanstrickland-tt7bj]

"Worst religion the world has ever know..." LOOOOOOOLLLLLL!!!! Oh get off your high horse you heretical prot 😂😂😂 who wears traditional garb in the holy land?, who actually keeps their woman on code?, your ilk would like to see the place of jesus's birth turned into a nightclub while "girls gone wild" is being filmed off shore on yachts.

[@Bluets023]

@@5BBassist4Christ Finally someone someone who understand a bit of what is happening . A good read is Lorraine Day,s books .

[@Beanbag777]

Come home brother 😊

[@aplcc323]

Come and rejoin the church, brother... There is nothing to protest so much that it can lead you not to follow the way Jesus left for us. The church must unite, it is better to reform the church then to leave it and, if you do leave it, it is better to come back than to stay away from it. We aware you with open arms, as brothers in Christ who need you. God bless you

[@mrmalcolm]

Forget taking back the holy land. Let's start with our own lands. And I'm not even Christian.

[@D4rkc14ymor3]

Part of taking back the holy land is sending everyone here that practices Islam back to their peninsula and out of all Christian lands. Islam should not exist in the holy land at all, or Egypt, or Syria, or Lebanon, or Byzantium, or Iraq, Sudan and Ethopia, all were Christian lands long before Islam was even a thing. Everywhere it exists outside of the Arabian Peninsula it is invasive and doesn't belong.

[@Visigoth_]

Murder is a Sin ( *Thou shalt not Murder* ).... Killing in *Self Defense* (of yourself, or those you are responsible for) is *not a sin. - *=][= DEUS VULT =][=*

[@SlavicRatnik]

To be fair the Catholics did not help the Orthodox at all against Ottoman Empire 🫤🫤, we need to be together.

[@susanmenegus5543]

👍 I agree with you 💯 .

[@brandontymkow1182]

To be actually fair, The orthodox weren't trying to help Spain in in their re conquest of their country. It was the west that came to the East's aid.

[@Lizardfisher]

To be fair as well, there is a historical reason for this that is not spoken about, especially by orthodox Christians. The orthodox patriarchs, appointed/installed by the ottomans after the fall of Constantinople in 1453, were financially obligated to the support the ottoman state. By extension orthodox Christians financially supported their clergy and the state. As you are aware this went on for centuries and the Ottomans had a tendency of conducting brutal retaliation. To a greater or lesser extent, the orthodox population were part of the maintenance of the ottoman war machine that laid siege to Europe. The orthodox patriarchs had no choice but to be complicit. The ottomans were vehemently anti catholic, waging both direct and proxy warfare into Europe against the catholic states. They provided actual military and financial support to Protestant states in their wars against the Catholics. The Catholics could only help themselves, there was no one else. I agree all Christians need to be together, no matter what the disagreements are or were.

[@SlavicRatnik]

​@@Lizardfisher I would disagree with you on the Ottomans being anti-Catholic, they were anti-Christian. I am not sure where you get your sources but to generalize orthodox patriarchs supporting the Ottomans is a big claim and a affable one at best. Additionally, you claim that the orthodox were a part of the Ottoman war machine, I will not lie but, I know there is some Christian countries (not even Orthodox), who made deals with the Ottomans even after the fall of Constantinople. On top of that the Orthodox were trying to defend the Ottomans while getting invaded by a Catholic Hungarian Empire in which they succeeded taking Serbia but not taking over any previous Ottoman territory that was Christian. Constantine the XI literally did his best to defend the Roman Empire even going as far as doing a Catholic mixed mass in the Aja Sophia and you know what the Catholics did after a huge amount of deals?... Nothing. Therefore, both sides of the Christian secular powers were not really doing the most Christian duties however, I feel like the religious authorities and secular on the west could have done way more with their power but didn't and if anything embraced the Ottoman Empire.

[@Some-random-Scythian]

​@@LizardfisherI'm proud to be an ex-Catholic.

[@SenseiJacksama]

Protestant here. Alot of us don't actually dissagree with the crusades. Some of us have studied the true history of it and have defended the catholics as it was necessary. I just disagree with you on doctrine.

[@johnharrison6745]

Same here.

[@steensloper2189]

Same

[@angelmon6]

Same, I'm non denominational.. unite we fight, Catholics Orthodox protestants sounds trinitarian to me ❤ rak chazak amats

[@kyriss12]

Exactly, take care of the existential threat at the gate, then we can go back to arguing with eachother whether or not the pope is an ass hat.

[@arsenioss7020]

We are one in Christ= Catholics, Protestants, and Orthodox are brothers

[@philiphumphrey1548]

Disagree about the Crusades ending in the 13th century. The Holy League under Pius V in 1571 was to all intents and purposes a crusade, a multinational venture to stop Italy and Europe being invaded. It ended successfully in the battle of Lepanto which is now commemorated on the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7. The Polish King Jan Sobieski's march to save Vienna in 1683 was also effectively a Crusade. Interesting how these successful later "crusades" have been effectively written out popular history.

[@johndorilag4129]

I am calling for a Rosary Crusade against the Errors of Protestantism.

[@AzethBlacKEaglE]

not crusades

[@chalsfo]

@@AzethBlacKEaglE best argument.. Becourse you felt it

[@elduquecaradura1468]

Varna was another crusade, not successful, mostly for the lack of men and the poor organization, said failure finished the fate of Constantinople

[@scorpioneldar]

but that... is not what a crusade is. a crusade isn't just a joint military campaign. it is a divinely sanctioned and a penitential exercise, where participants earn remittance from penalties for confessed sins by seeking to reclaim the holy places of Christendom. You can Crusade for Jerusalem. or Rome... or even Aleppo and Alexandrea. If isn't a holy place of Christendom. you couldn't at the time crusade for Lepanto... though an argument could be made that the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary ties the place to a spiritual practice and so you could in theory crusade to restore it in the future... but it would have to be lost first. and even then... I am not sure it qualifies typically it was the seats of the major Pentarchy and other places of utmost holy significance. there are many kinds of Holy war. the Crusades are the most extreme and the most restrictive. there is a reason Pious the V did NOT call a crusade and instead created the Holy league. who's chief objective was actually breaking Ottoman Naval control of the Mediterranean not reclaiming lost lands nor preventing further conquest. an objective they FAILED to achieve. it wouldn't be until the America Barbary wars that the Ottomans and their Subject Barbary Corsairs would lose their dominance of the Med. indeed the Northern Campaigns are often Miss identified as Crusades. but were not and could not be. they were holy conquest of Heathen lands true. but not Divinely sanction reclamations of holy lands which absolved you of sin for participation.

[@stillbrian9448]

I’m a protestant, not by choice but by birthplace but I would answer the call

[@Neanderthal-b9r]

Let's be honest You would not

[@Godwin420]

@@Neanderthal-b9r Let's be more honest, if ANYONE is so quick to lust for that 'call' - they're probably not at any level what they present themselves to be.

[@HibeeMcbee]

What go you mean not by choice? You can choose to become a catholic if you like.

[@Lantheo1911]

@@Neanderthal-b9r im a protestant too. Id give up my entire life to answer the call tomorrow. There is nothing in life id rather do than to fight those destroying the west. You may believe that is all bs, but it is absolutely not

[@BlackenedGold]

As a catholic, from a family tradition of 1500 years of faith and service to family, country, and God. And honoured with the name Owen, meaning noble, warrior. I will answer the call if needed. I'd do my best to stick to my virtues and try to display a correct Christian approach, I'd feel compelled to help the less fortunate and protect the innocence. Sounds silly. But that's how I was raised. And when I fall, it'll be with my convictions. Knowing I did my best to stay strong and faithful, through my devout service. If needed.

[@Godwin420]

Try to start your monologue with as a Christian instead and you will literally feel the foolish futility and folly in your words above.

There is also the fact that Pope didn't call for the crusades on his own : he asked for Crusades on behalf of the Byzantine Emperor, who asked for help, after battle of Manzikert, and due to Fall of Jerusalem to the Seljuk Turks, who had forbidden Christian pilgrims from coming. So it was not because of the Pope that crusades were called, but because of the rulers of the countries who asked him for Christian aid to come.

[@brandontymkow1182]

How would the Pope call a war in Byzantine lands anyways? It wasn't his spiritual territory.

@@brandontymkow1182 He was asked to by the Byzantine Emperor.

[@elduquecaradura1468]

@@brandontymkow1182 in defense of christianity, since the wars weren't aimed at the orthodox, but the muslims that were invading

[@geechyguy3441]

Alexios was desperately needing help after he lost half his empire

[@Eye_of_a_Texan]

Christians still hold full authority within the vatican... and partial authority within the clergy and owned properties. It could exercise far more authority than it does, it could police itself better, and it could evangelize much more effectively than it currently does. In my humble opinion.

[@bdg200]

I think you’re right, the church definitely could evangelize more. But think of all the backlash and civil persecution the church faces presently. Though, it is a shame I see more Protestant evangelicals preaching than I ever do Catholics.

[@ancapgrandscribe9546]

Well, as far as said backlash, if the call to rally wasn't built on a strong enough purpose, they would be susceptible to being destroyed all in all or vastly weakened and conquered by a foreign power, so we must be careful if the Vatican does call one. The purpose DOES have to be great enough for Catholics to unite.

[@Mr.Classic91]

Are catholics even really Christians , or Marians?

[@Eye_of_a_Texan]

@@Mr.Classic91 We worship Jesus Christ through Mary as He choose to come to us through Mary. Mary is still a creation though and may be respected and adored, but not sacrificed or worshiped to. There are no Marian altars. Only altars to the Lord.

[@Godwin420]

Untrue, given the many admissions from the same place you espouse. Vatican city... Babylon.

[@ben0298]

A crusade against heretical Clergy?

[@smellincoffee]

That would be most of the magesterium at this point. -_-

[@KatzeMiauen]

Load of frmasns

[@KatzeMiauen]

You mean an Inquisición

[@alexcortez8909]

A crusade against Cardi B?

[@jessehermann7266]

Vigano?

[@panamericaco]

The fact that this video title even pops up on youtube gives me hope

[@Godwin420]

That the current anti-Christ regime is in power and successfully manipulating believers and wholly lost alike? Scary.

[@stevobear4647]

MY 2 CENTS: I think the Pope SHOULD absolutely call for another Crusade. A Crusade against sin and lukewarm Christianity and materialism and immortality, a REAL STRUGGLE of prayer and fasting and a call to live with Christian virtue and morality. But it is easier to judge others and finger point then dealing with the plank of blindness of our own sin.

[@CCootauco]

I'm sorry to say, Pope Francis, despite his station seems to be against tradition. The Papacy itself needs a restoration.

[@algomez8563]

This liberal Pope?

[@Bluets023]

You are absolutely right and it should start at the top .

[@Ruudes1483]

@@CCootaucoYou should reread the last sentence of the comment above.

[@Bluets023]

@@xXEGPXx Where does that say that , I don,t see it .

[@Somewahtalarmed]

Just not against the orthodox again

[@TerribleHater]

Facts, orthodox myself but I’d be down for the cause as well.

[@VjidfyjgtXhiifdhh]

Naw it should be to the non believers in the western imo convert or get deported and ou atheist in check under penalties if death for interference

[@TsarOrthodoxBro_II]

😂😂🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@timcusack9388]

It never did.... Revisionism strikes again. Every Single Man was excommunicated after the attack and sack on Zara

[@shadow6543]

Orthodox Christians are the most persecuted group of Christians. Historically and currently

[@_stevenfoster]

Video on the Reconquista coming next? I feel like that is what most of those calling for crusade actually want.

[@WW1Fanatic]

I’d also like to hear a video on the Northern/Prussian Crusades

[@acaydia2982]

It’s the only thing that gives me hope for the future of our civilization.

[@twentyfivemelody]

@@acaydia2982Me too but I fear the Spanish did not have MILLIONS of Muslims coming to their country while their OWN population decreased.

[@elduquecaradura1468]

the Reconquista was the evidence of how sturdy the spaniards were: only a small chunk of land survived the conquest of the berbers, then started an 800 years war on kicking them out with barely no help

[@CorneliusStudentOfTyr]

It’s not difficult to see how frustration, fear, and anger could fuel such sentiments. When people witness or endure atrocities like enslavement, torture, murder, systemic rape, extortion through discriminatory taxes like the jizyah, or the heinous acts of unchecked rape gangs-it becomes a pressure cooker of emotions. In the absence of justice or protection from governing laws, those affected might look to history, to the narratives of past crusades, as a call to action or a way to reclaim what they feel is being stripped away. Such a reaction, though born of despair and righteous anger, also serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between justice and vengeance, and how the cycle of violence can so easily perpetuate itself when systems fail to safeguard all people equally.

[@pandacrush419]

I say we just defend the defenseless and prevent unjust actions.

[@SaintlySaavy]

We can! We all must retake our faith defend it! I can’t remember who said, but I heard that the church is our mother like God the Father: she is under attack and we must stand to defend her. In our apologetics, in our convictions, in our lives and standing by the Commandments . Deus Vult!!!

[@caseycampbell1386]

I do believe the Church needs to lead. Granting what you say is true, the Church still needs to make the call. I believe there was a similar problem during the events of Lepanto in the 1500s.

[@LarryXLR]

Pope Francis calling a crusade against heresy would be the Christological definition of a log in your own eye. In this current age, we are too hungry for revolution and not revelation. Hold fast, my siblings. The Big Man Upstairs has us covered.

[@tuff9486]

Except the Church is not guilty of heresy

[@verscarii3238]

I'll never understand how Christians have gaslighted themselves into thinking that inaction is a moral necessity. Yeah just put your head back in the sand and keep praying, that's done so much good the past few decades, just do anything other than something that would actually make a difference.

[@damianateiro]

​@@tuff9486It always was, just read a little history and read the bible and the church was always guilty of heresy.

[@michaeldoolan7595]

Well, God helps them helps themselves. Jesus is not going to appear on a skateboard smoking a joint and listening to Nirvana via his Walkman, is he?

[@damianateiro]

@@tuff9486 the church is guilty, having paintings of "saints" (when only the apostles would count as such), statues of them and praying through them is heresy, taking celebrations and religious customs from other religions is also heresy, birthdays, Christmas among others have no Christian origin and the only birthday mentioned in the Bible is the one in which John the Baptist is killed.

[@Wowza-po5ms]

I seriously doubt such a call to defend the Catholic faith would ever come from his lips.

[@StealthySpace7]

My question is, what if a government begins to do the same things an invading force does just from their position of power? Are we still to obey simply because they are in power vs an army?

[@snokehusk223]

Vatican is a country which can exert its influence through us in different countries.

[@matthewhill2061]

I respectfully disagree about your point that the early martyrs refused to fight because they respected the ‘State’. That would also mean they should have burned incense to Caesar and complied in other State matters. Perhaps more so because they yearned to follow in the footsteps of the Saviour (some of whom knew Him on earth). Christ Himself didn’t go to His death out of respect for the State either, but out of obedience to His Father and to fulfill His Mission (Matthew 26:53 “How then shall the Scriptures be fulfilled”). I believe His discourse with Pilate is also misunderstood today. Christ’s Kingdom is indeed of ‘this world’ and He asks Christians to make this a reality in society. Otherwise He would not be bothering to return as King in glory to Judge the living and the dead, at the Second Coming. “My Kingdom is not from hence” (John 18:37-King James trans.) meaning His power is from Heaven, yet encompasses all existence. Would love it if you did a video on this topic of ‘Christ is King’. I believe the early Church would’ve been justified in combatting a tyrannical state (ie. the Roman Empire), however they certainly didn’t have the power to match them at that time. Certain coup d’états in history were necessary, including those involving the Hebrews of the Old Testament, eg. The Machabean revolt. On the flip side, giving one’s life for Christ as a martyr is the greatest sacrifice. Interestingly many of the Crusaders still did so by fighting for Him and dieing on the battlefield. (I understand that in general this was not quite the same thing, as death in battle was not a guarantee).

[@rikimez127]

Ya i am confused by his stance. Jesus said give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and God what belongs to God. Your freedom to do good, worship and life belongs to God. If the state stops you from doing good, worship and wants to take your life then it is not a state worthy of your loyalty till death. He didnt need to make a blanket statement that all forms of state authority need to be respected even if they unjustly sentence you to death.

[@Dhavroch]

Christianity wouldn’t have been nearly as successful if it acted like just another rebel group.

[@Corolla97ww]

​@@rikimez127Yeah think of North Korea for instance

[@0NoOne1nParticular]

@@rikimez127 you & the original commentor may be overthinking it, i was too after watching the video, but giving the authorities their dues & compliance is expected - *except* when they would directly result in you sinning or violating any commandments. disobeying Caesar is not only okay in that circumstance (i.e. being told to worship the emperor as God) it would also be your duty to disobey the state (then the state would delete you but then you're with our Lord & Savior Christ Jesus😎)

[@damianateiro]

Jesus told Peter to attack the Roman soldiers when he said that, bruh, Jesus said that the kingdom has nothing to do with this world because it would not be like the one we have, he is not talking about not defending oneself, he is talking about not fighting for human rulers.

[@je-rc2cl]

Years ago I really struggled with some of my work as a soldier intervening in civil unrest until an army chaplain gave us a sermon about Romans 13. He relfected on the righteousness of order in a way that really resonated. Later as a civilian cop I likewise had alot of reflection to do about the morality of using force to uphold the law. It took me a long time to realize what you so eloquently broke down in a few minutes. Great presentation!

[@hectordejesus-cw6vw]

But if fellow Christians are being killed and taken from there land by these perpetrators. Would that not justify the larger majority of Christians to defend them? As you said the people being oppressed are not the large majority or the head of state but surely the larger Christians branches and country's who still have influence and power can call to arms so they can defend the smaller majority from being completely wiped out from their lands.

[@stephen5174]

Well the Christians of Bethlehem are being attacked…but the Christians in the US give money and say you are going to hell if you don’t support their oppressors.

[@Black_Templar_Marshal]

When the call comes, Through Christ and glory we shall answer!

[@johnroberts7686]

Thank you Mr. Holdswort for answering my question. I served in the US Army during the Iraq/Afghanistan War. But I was there with several people who are not Christian and are fighting a Holy war that did not target their beliefs or way of life. It's just confusing to me.

[@GratitudeAboveAll]

They were not Holy wars, they were wars of aggression for material gain....

[@corinasucre]

Medieval Christian thinkers did not want to start a fight because it was unholy. But actually Islam became such a threat to Christian kingdoms that they were forced to think outside boxes and came up with what was the first martial law. It consisted on only be part pf a war when: - you are not starting it, but you are instead being threatened, - you have to minimise loses to the maximum to both sides, - you have to know you can and will win the war. When you think about it, it still sounds solid nowadays. And yes, this might be one of those times in which a new crusade could be called for sure, considering once more Islamic threat to the west. It doesn’t have to be only the church. There can be an alliance with the free countries of the West that value their christian heritage and tradition, including protestants. Which may end up be more countries than what we think.

[@Dickens76]

Excellent exposition.

[@iceblu4713]

As an Orthodox, I would join too! Slavă Regelui Hristos! ✝☦⚔🏹

[@McfcLadsguvnors]

As someone who’s non-denominational I would join ✝️

[@The-christian-state]

I would too! AVE CHRISTUS REX!

[@AdrianAdolf-e5p]

The crusade against Moscow.

[@iceblu4713]

@@AdrianAdolf-e5p sadly, you're right...The Russian Orthodox Church sold itself to the Regime... We are living in crazy times. And it's STILL not the end. Be grateful for much as you can for every second because every yesterday is going to be better than today from now. ☦️🤝🏻❤️

[@Godwin420]

As a Christian is what you should have stated with your self-exposure by the behavior, words, and foolish emoticons you proudly displayed.

[@milo8425]

Ainsi parla le Duc de Baume, "Je combattrai pour le royaume." Le Roy lui dit "c'est point assez: Nous défendrons la Chrétienté."

[@republicradio431]

Im happy ur finally asking the real questions

[@30Salmao]

A small correction (because it doesn't change the meaning of what was said): In 6:03 you spoke about Luke 3:14. In the verse it is John the Baptist who speaks to the soldiers, not Jesus. And an addition, which may confuse people: in some Bible translations in Luke 3:14 it says: "use no violence", which can be misleading for the reasons Brian points out: there is no violence in self-defense, self-defense is a legitimate use of force, while violence is always an attack.

[@jonasf1275]

The Church holds more power then we think.

[@Godwin420]

I truly wish the separation Catholics insist at every turn from Scripture would continue with this mislabeling of The Church and the actual intended church. One is DEFINITELY not the same as the other.

[@C120.]

The church currently holds the least amount of power than it ever has since 300AD.

[@chrislacour4912]

As interesting as it would be to see another crusade, I don’t think it’ll carry the same merit as before

[@emikke]

The ones who holds authority today are the people, not the state. And when Paul spoke, the law was based on natural right. Modern states have no such basis

[@Ichthyoid]

The verse at 7:16 is not Exodus 22:2 (as given in the video), it's Romans 13:4. Just FYI for viewers.

[@crazyramblingman168]

Spoken like a true Canadian, do what daddy government says, they know best and have your best interests at heart

[@xaropy]

lol, so true

[@cmilter6360]

I know right what an absolute sap! The only "authority " In my life is Christ! Not a mortal corrupt leader!

[@WolfgangOSS]

The whole point of the first crusade was to call Christian nobles to fight, as they had their own armies and wealth to support their armies, while regular people were told not to join as they were uncontrollable untrained and had no means of supporting their campaign. Today we have secular rulers who would not use their armies if asked, and regular people still could not support themselves, are untrained, and uncontrollable. Even if the pope called for one, it’s unlikely that many would be able to join.

[@Godwin420]

You're missing the Gospel and the true multifaceted message of Christ. We aren't to allow ourselves to be corrupted into evil by a man who you've elevated falsely and no one should even consider any such call if they're actually a Christian. We have not been given any direction by Christ to do as the corrupted Papacy have declared with their multiple Crusades. Never. Not once.

[@WolfgangOSS]

@ are you high? What does this have to do with my comment other than being a place for your schismatic babble?

[@J.R.Penrice]

@@Godwin420 Are you implying Christendom can't organise to defend itself, but the ancient Israelites can engage in a war of aggression to genocide the Canaanites? Islamists are gaining ground throughout Europe and are actively organising against us with their end goal of reducing anyone that isn't Muslim to a second class citizen status and reintroducing slavery in to western society. According to revelation when Christ returns he'll come at the head of a mighty army, Jesus was not and is not a pacifist, nor has he commanded his followers to be. The west was far more Christian in the times of our grandfathers and great grandfathers, they knew when it was appropriate to bare arms in order to defend themselves, their families and their nations. We need not a pope or western liberals masquerading as Christians to dissuade us from the truth we can see with our own eyes.

[@jimmypierce5193]

Yes, I shall join Father's call. You people have a responsibility. Join 💜🙏💜

[@justinwilson1930]

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." GOD WITH US!!! THE WILL & THE WAY!!! 🙏

[@chetarchbold970]

What then do we make of people like Dietrich Bonhoeffer or Claus von Stauffenberg? I worry that this line of argument verges too close to “might makes right”.

[@Dseanstrickland-tt7bj]

Righteous might makes right, however nobody today is "righteous" but purely ego driven and vindictive.

[@jimatreidēs]

What was the justification of launching the fourth crusade to attack and carve up another Christian state, the Eastern Roman Empire, and basically pave the way for the Muslims to make it all the way to Vienna?

[@Funkydesu]

A man-centred power grab to ensure the Bishop of Rome had no challenge to his authority.

[@jimatreidēs]

@ and it continues to this day… And it’s not enough that he’s teetering in blasphemy nowadays, but you have Catholics who try to pope-splain his blasphemy and heresy!

[@timcusack9388]

The Entire Crusader Army was Excommunicated after the Sack of Zara in 1203.... WHy doy ou Eastern lie... IT WAS THEONLY BYZNAITNE EMPEROR WHO PAID THE EXCOMMUNCIATED CRUSADER TO SIEGE HIS OWN CITY

[@chrismdb5686]

Part of it was an attempt to mend the Schism, other parts were fueled by Venetian merchants that wanted the "City of the World's Desire" for themselves, and still others believed that the best way to curb future Muslim aggression into Europe was to destroy "the sick man of Europe" (Byzantium/Rome) and establish their own proxy states (Crusader Kingdoms) in the region that they believed would be more effective militarily.

[@AdrianAdolf-e5p]

Oh, I guess the only excuse was their hatred of the Orthodox 🤔

[@mcgilldi]

Against what? This pope believes Islam also leads to God. Why doesn't he just say the shahada?

[@bruh-dg5yw]

So was Pope Gregory VII a heretic when he said regarding Muslims “They worship God, who is one, living and subsistent, merciful and almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth (Cf. Pope Gregory VII, Letter III, 21 to Anazir [Al-Nasir], King of Mauretania PL, 148.451A.). Do you deny Nostra Aetate?

[@twentyfivemelody]

@@bruh-dg5ywidk what is the context behind this quote but someone who denies the trinity like muslims do is an heretic, are they ?

[@SanctusPaulus1962]

​@@twentyfivemelody Muslims believe in the abrahamic God, like we do, but lack the fundamental understanding about the fullness of who God is (the trinity). So, technically they worship the same God as us, but they are simply ignorant to the correct attributes of God. Before Christ came to earth, the Jews didn't know about the trinity either. But yes, the muslims are heretics. Especially the ones who have heard about the trinity and yet still deny it.

[@emanuels.pezente1899]

Well, he is right though. Every one will be judged by God when we die. So islam leads to God, but they will be judged by Him accordingly

[@bruh-dg5yw]

@@twentyfivemelody Go read the context yourself if you’d like to see. And yes their denial of the trinity is heretical.

[@MrBass233]

Knight Templar didn't destroy Islam for no reason, the glorious crusades were a response to the christian pilgrims being slaughtered on there pilgrimage, as a response the greatest knights were created - "The knights templar" who crushed there opposition for many years

[@MrHollywoodProductions]

Yes. But we need a better Pope first. If we had a Malechia Martin lead a Crusade 10000%

[@Godwin420]

You have Christ. STOP seeking man where you hope God to be.

[@iidk.]

Yes, this pope is pathetic

[@da.4302]

Interesting and this makes sense. This was helpful. My non Catholic husband found this very interesting. Thank you Brian.

[@ADobbin1]

No. Did we not learn the lesson the last 15 times or so???? You cannot bring people to God through blood.

[@codythedoggo7671]

Then we must organize a great evangelization across the West

[@ADobbin1]

@@codythedoggo7671 how about the world? I agree we have enough heathens here at home but the charge Christ gave was to go unto the world and preach Christ. Not kill people, but preach. Whether they believe is between them and God.

[@herredward9277]

We never tried to. That's what the muslims have been trying to do and it's clearly failing to convert people. A crusade means defending christians from oppression, not converting new people to christianity.

[@chrismdb5686]

The Crusades never sought to bring people into the fold via the sword, they sought to drive back the Turkic hordes that had been conquering Christian Anatolia, as well as the Arabs that had invaded and brutally persecuted the Christian Levant and Egypt. It was a defensive retaliation to brutal conquest, not an attempt to colonize and convert.

[@ADobbin1]

@@chrismdb5686 and what was it the crusaders and the priests screamed? Deus Vult. It was absolutely intended to use violence to convert muslims. Conquer first then force conversion.

[@elschizofernan]

What about the Catholic Counter-Revolutions in the 19th and 20th Century? Like Vendeé,Sanfedism,Cristeros,Carlism and others?

[@kristiskinner8542]

Im all for it, but they're in our govts in unelected positions mainly so we'd have to start there 1st.

[@Viper_19801]

I would fight for Christ. Deus vult!

[@OdaManjiro]

Got a tourist ad for Jerusalem on this one...

[@thewitchishammered]

Would anyone respect him enough to answer if he did?

[@CrusaderTube]

I would die for Pope Francis

[@andrew-c1y9b]

@@CrusaderTube funny .....not even U believe that

[@SanctusPaulus1962]

​@@CrusaderTube I would die for the faith, but certainly not for Francis - unless he wakes up one day and does a sudden 180 and becomes a traditionalist...

[@CrusaderTube]

@@andrew-c1y9b why not? He’s literally the Vicar of Christ

[@yrooxrksvi7142]

​@@CrusaderTubeHe's literally a fraud

[@davidryde6296]

Protestant here. Many of my ancestors were knights, lords, and barons. We have to stand for righteousness and stop the aggression of the stranger.

[@lordofnight9377]

I would join in a heartbeat! It's greatly needed. It's a shame the pope and leadership sold out their people

[@gandalfgimlilegolas6663]

I think you’re misinterpreting Romans 13. Paul didn’t lose his head by obeying the state but by rebelling against it. Christianity, by its very nature, is rebellion against the state. Furthermore, if these leaders are truly God’s agents, why do they behave like devils? The answer is found in 1 Samuel 8. Consider Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, which Daniel interpreted-Rome was the final empire before the kingdom of God. You’ll recall that the kingdom of God is represented as a rock that grew into a mountain. I don’t recall the idol being rebuilt on top of it. I’m not denying that the Crusades were necessary, but I believe the early church’s compromise with Constantine created the conditions that made them inevitable. By aligning with the world, the church forfeited the miraculous intervention God could have provided-such as stopping the Muslim advance into Europe. Instead, we had to fight as the world fights. As a Christian who served in the American armed forces, I now feel that I injured my soul by serving a wicked government. I live with the natural consequences-PTSD and the haunting memories of bloated bodies and the stench of sour blood.

[@13desertflower]

I'm really sorry to hear you have PTSD. I hope you are getting the help you need, my thoughts and prayers are with you 🙏

[@skibidiyuuuuur]

In a way we kinda had two crusades in recent time. The Iraq war George Bush literally called it a crusade. Then of course the 2013 war on isis which was led by Christian nations US, UK, France, Belgium, Australia, Denmark, Canada, Germany and Italy. Deus baby deus.

[@Dseanstrickland-tt7bj]

I'm pro Iraq (literally the REAL people of abraham not some wannabe polish cult) and no ISIS wasn't as much of a dent in islamic history as much as it was a clear offshoot of the J squad (ykwim 😏) and this comment right here is exactly why I can't stand you fellow christians...

[@Dseanstrickland-tt7bj]

Funny how you just sweep the fact that most of those nations were using feminism & lack of LGBT rights as reasons to impose liberal values on those nations under the rug...

[@TerribleHater]

The same “Christian” nations (they’re of the devil”) that helped create these Islamic groups

[@aunnaqvi3133]

ISIS was defeated by Assad, Iraqi Forces, Kurds and Russia. Europe hardly did anything.

[@TerribleHater]

@@skibidiyuuuuur no it was no 🤣🤣🤣 those countries are more commie than Christian. They created those groups for profit

[@KeeperPlus]

If its against Francis

[@KJCharity5268]

Thank you! As a Messianic-Christian, if I had to choose, then I would choose the "21st Century Messianic-Christian Crusade" over a rebirth of the Ottoman Empire jihad takeover of Israel by Radical Islamists.

[@Qwersity]

Israel would be better off being governed by muslims.

[@alexanderharwood966]

Amazing video, what the name of the music playing at the end?

[@Cameron-o2w]

The pope needs to get saved first.

[@panchopeanut6486]

protestant

[@Winterclaw42]

Before I finish the video: something like a crusade would require a just cause and be the last resort. I don't think we are there yet.

[@shaulkramer7425]

Tell that to the Nigerian christians being slaughtered without any international secularist outcry.

[@Godwin420]

@@shaulkramer7425 Help them leave a corrupted land. Don't become complicit in vile evil by falsely thinking Christ wants you to Crusade through. Catholics have been given thousands of examples through millennia of what it is and to flee from it. At some point, you're going to have to pause, ponder, study, and pray if you hope to see what you're aligned with an how heartbreaking that fact is.

[@hglundahl]

3:18 I actually parted ways with Evangelical Protestantism partly over this issue. I became Lutheran, I knew Lutherans had some Crusading spirit, though, as I would now say, it was sadly misdirected against Catholics. You know 1618 to 1648. I had already been aware that some Swedes had overdone it in the South Germanies, both Bavaria and close to Vienna.

[@ADobbin1]

To be fair, the Catholic Austrian holy roman emperor started the 30 years war by trying to overthrow the norther german protestant princes and the swedes came in to defend their fellow protestants. In either case it was a rolling disaster for the common people as they were brutalized by both sides of the conflict. The end result was the treaty of Westphalia which set the foundation for modern europe.

[@Godwin420]

I actually betrayed my Creator to adopt the direction of anti-Christs manipulating in His name over millennia. Fixed for you.

[@jimmypierce5193]

I am here, father, and I have listened. I can hear your call. For god and his only son. They have sind against there only son. So yes I shall answer God's call

[@ruin1619]

✝️ became woke and broke ☦️ still loyal, dogmatic and strong

[@Gary1.0]

Im ✝️ im against wokeness sin and evil I also believe the crusades were justified

[@Gary1.0]

Trust me bro there is still strong Baptist Christian’s and churches, I’m a child of God

[@Gary1.0]

The pope is evil no doubt

[@phrikaphrak40k]

Orthobros stay coping, it’s true

[@crosisofborg5524]

The baptist church still obeys scripture but the Methodist church is no longer Christian.

[@Intanational]

I'm no man of god, but I wouldn't be apposed

[@Ettoredipugnar]

He doesn’t have the power to do so. Plus, what were militant military orders, the knights of Jerusalem, knights of Malta, the Teutonic nights. They’re all fat old, rich men. What are they going to do ?

[@mowgli2071]

This Pope couldn't call a to-go order at Wendy's, let alone a Crusade.

[@cherubin7th]

He runs a crusade against the TLM right now.

[@timcusack9388]

Every single Bishop or Priest that hides behing the TLM have been formally Suspended or Excommunicated. Makes you wonder huh, AS IF the enemy is using Tradition to hijack the Church and making the Pope a Bad Guy

[@Odinsjewl]

It is pointed out that Islam invaded Christian lands first, we responded!!

[@jkphilosophy101]

What was Byzantine and romans doing in Syria and Egypt 😂

[@CenturionulIesean]

@@jkphilosophy101 It was part of the roman empire before they became christian

[@quillo2747]

​@@jkphilosophy101Pagan Rome conquered those places

[@yotpaulski6196]

They're still doing it

[@jkphilosophy101]

@yoggothemadgod6196 All muslim middle eastern countries and african countries have been invaded by either usa or nato which are all christians

[@Solus94]

Dues Vult!

[@valariousv7697]

Pretty sure the crusade would be against Bergolio.

[@wor53lg50]

You only have to see old tapestries and paintings showing a Fully armoured Knight of the crusades Kneeling down in front of his out stretched sword before battle ,he's actually kneeling before a Holy Cross and praying to the lord for forgiveness and safety for whats about to come ...

[@Godwin420]

A repeat of the evil of corrupted men by evil powers and principalities as warned in Scripture? Unfortunately, that has been on repeat with the Catholic Church and its Pope through millennia.

[@underdoggizmo9844]

I’m all for a new crusade but first we need a real pope not the heretical Francis

[@bruh-dg5yw]

Pope Francis isn’t a heretic.

[@emanuels.pezente1899]

Francis is the real pope. Sedevacantism is a heresy. Trust me, we had worst popes, have you ever heard of Alexander Borja? We had many like him and the Church is still alive.

[@yrooxrksvi7142]

@bruh-dg5yw Pope Francis is a fraud

[@yrooxrksvi7142]

@@bruh-dg5yw He's a fraud

[@TerribleHater]

@@bruh-dg5yw*is a heretic Fixed it for you baba

[@davidademola3770]

*DEUS VULT!!!*

[@sirpepeofhousekek6741]

*DEUS VULT!!!!*

[@Vextonomy]

Vatican 2 kinda sucked

[@artifexdei3671]

Vatican 2 paved the way for wokeness and Islamic invasion by dropping all spiritual defences against wickedness

[@soneca798]

Don't unite the sword with the shepherd's crook.

[@ShidavTheVedmak]

The majority of the Crusades were extremely important for unifying Europe through their shared faith and reestablishing the trade routes that upon their loss plunged Europe into the Dark Age at the onset of the Islamic Golden Age. It is revisionist to not acknowledge the barbarity of the Islamic conquerors who claimed their territory and new followers by the sword.

[@GeoffreyMhd]

I'd say let's call a crusade on individualism, delinquency go rampant because we became selfish, we take our phones and start filming instead helping each other when something happens... Those lowlifes wouldn't feel so bold if we stood up for each other...

[@krumelmonster1625]

If a crusade was called right now, I would probably lie about my age to take part in that crusade

[@DarylSolis]

The Spanish inquisition counts as a crusade which was lasted until the 1800's

[@Dashslapp]

I'll sign up. Nothing to lose.

[@Theo-c9x6h]

Yes and I say so as a non-catholic

[@mrmanbearpig7852]

Amazing breakdown. Thank you.

[@j7cc]

Yes. Catholics and Christians should stand together in the name of Christ ! ✝️🕊

[@TyronePatrickFahey]

That was really good Brian! Good onya mate and Merry Christmas to you the family!