Not So Holy Wars

What’s the difference between a Christian militia and an Islamic jihadist group?  Obviously this is more than one word, but you get the drift.  I realize this subject is going to get me on the very thin edge of what is politically correct, but I’ve just gotta take that risk.   Perhaps the way to broach this subject is to do a shallow dive (I  promise) into the now infamous Crusaders.   I know that many of you have probably forgotten (or never knew) your Crusader history, so let me refresh you. Between the 11th and 13th centuries, nine separate Crusades were carried out primarily by super pious Franks under the franchise of the Holy Roman Empire, seeking...