Title: Why were the Crusades unsuccessful? - Quora
Headings: Why were the Crusades unsuccessful?
Why were the Crusades unsuccessful?
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Content: He took control of Antioch and so from this perspective, the crusade was a success. However, most seem to have left for religious reasons. Western Christianity was conflicted between the teachings of the Church, which promoted peace and love, and their personal ambitions and competitive reality, which meant a lot of fighting. The First Crusade was promoted in such a way that directed their energies in a ‘more productive way’. It was effectively the Church sighing and saying, “If you are going to keep on fighting and killing each other, at least kill some people who aren’t Christian.” This was presented as a way to absolve sins as well, anyone who died went to heaven (reminds you of contemporary Islamic suicide bombers a little, doesn’t it). It was a military pilgrimage that counted as major penance. The lords and knights took up the call with gusto. Many sold their possessions, packed up to leave, and once they achieved their goal, came back home. So in this sense, it was a success again.