muslims out to goad aussies, page-24

re: dave r out to goad australians Bit of history...

In the 7th century the Muslims took control of Jerusalem, and
in the 11th century they began to hassle and interfere with Christian
pilgrims and teaching in the Jerusalem area. To the Christians
Jerusalem was a heavenly city, the center of their existence and they
did not take lightly to being pushed out. The Popes encouragement,
religious indulgences, and promise of eternal merit provoked thousands
of Christians to enroll in this “holy” military to fight for the
cause.