Well-known academic and go-to source for U.S. intelligence and military agencies, Professor John Esposito of Georgetown University, insists that nothing bad was happening during the "five centuries of peaceful coexistence" between Muslims and Christians prior to the First Crusade, which was launched by cynical and evil Europeans, forever turning Islam against the West.&nbsp;

{ai:summary}Professor John Esposito claims that there was a "five centuries of peaceful coexistence" between Muslims and Christians before the First Crusade, attributing subsequent tensions to the actions of Europeans. This perspective challenges the narrative of ongoing conflict between the two religions.The assertion raises questions about historical accuracy and the complexities of interfaith relations over the centuries. It invites further examination of the factors that contributed to the eventual discord. #history

Did the Crusades Spoil 'Five Centuries of Peaceful Coexistence' With Islam?

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