The Crusades - Battle for the Holy Land

The Crusades - Battle for the Holy Land

Author: Myth of the 20th Century - "Only the truth is banned." July 29, 2026 Duration: 2:51:48

In civil society, we are taught that violence is only justified in special contexts, carried out with careful measure and in the defense of that which is good. Extending that logic, warfare becomes just if the cause is righteous - against a foe who is corrupt - and justifies the sometimes brutal nature of conflict. This notion of moral war extends back centuries, and is used - and abused - by many an opportunistic politician to take power selfishly at the expense of others, which sadly seems to be a pattern held to this very day. In the Christian world, the Crusades are often seen as the prime example of a holy war fought against invaders to retake Christian lands lost a millennia ago - and is thus venerated and scorned in equal measure by its proponents and critics alike. Tonight, we are joined by Trent from the Boniface Group to examine the virtues of the men who chose to fight this multi-century battle, where they may have misstepped, what motivated them to drop nearly everything to put it on the line for their people and faith - and why we today in our slowly decaying society may need once again to rise and answer the call of something greater.

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-- References --

- Council of Clermont - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_of_Clermont

- Works of Martin Luther - https://archive.org/details/worksofmartinlut01luth/page/84/mode/2up

- On the Bondage of the Will, Luther (1525)

- Luther’s Catechism, Luther (1529) - https://stpaulbonduel.com/mt-content/uploads/2022/03/luthers-small-catechism.pdf

- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

- Kingdom of Heaven, Scott (2005)

- God’s Battalions: a Study of the Crusades, Stark (2009)

- Let God be God, Brough (2017)



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Myth of the 20th Century is a show that digs into the stories we think we know and examines the forces that shaped them. Guided by the principle "Only the truth is banned," this podcast peels back the layers of official narratives, exploring the intersections of history, current events, and power. Each episode is a deep dive into the foundational myths-political, social, and cultural-that define our modern world, particularly those emanating from and surrounding the American experience. The analysis is grounded in a belief that what is often presented as settled history is anything but, and that contemporary headlines cannot be fully understood without this crucial context. You'll hear detailed explorations of pivotal events, ideological movements, and the figures who championed or challenged them, all framed by a critical perspective that questions mainstream consensus. This isn't a recitation of dates and names, but a connective investigation into how the past actively informs the present. For those who find standard historical accounts lacking or suspect that news cycles are missing crucial depth, this podcast offers a different lens. It’s for listeners who want their history and politics presented without the usual filters, where the focus is on the underlying patterns and enduring consequences of twentieth-century dogma and ambition. Tune in for a challenging and consistently detailed audit of the century that made us, asking persistently whether the sun truly never sets on the American empire or if that itself is the most potent myth of all.
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