Divine Vengeance Unleashed
The discussion reveals the shocking brutality of the Albigensian Crusade, where the slaughter of innocents was justified in the name of divine vengeance. A chilling quote attributed to Arnold encapsulates the mindset: better to kill ten innocents than let one heretic escape. This grim perspective highlights a terrifying interpretation of faith, where crusaders believed they were enacting Christ's will, leading to a siege that left the inhabitants of Carcassonne in a state of panic.In this clip
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