What did Pope Urban say to persuade people to join the Crusades?

Answer 1

Pope Urban II said he would pardon them from their sins and they would be able to go to heaven if they were to fight and regain the Holy Land. This is more often called an indulgence and is basically a bribe.

AnswerThe Turks had taken the Holy Land and immediately started persecuting the Christians. The Emperor in the East also called for help, since his Empire was now in great danger. The Christians in Europe already had a desire to do something after hearing the stories of persecution and the desecration of shrines. The Pope called upon them to, rather than fighting among themselves, fight to free the Holy Land from Turkish rule. He promised them indulgences because the Crusades had been called for the purpose of defending pilgrims and sacred sites. It was a minor incentive, however. They were convinced primarily by the stories of those who had been in the Holy Land. Many nobles also went on the Crusades for selfish reasons.

Answer 2

Pope Urban II said that you are garanteed to go to heavan, and that all of your sins will be forgiven.

Roman Catholic AnswerThe Holy Land had been in a pitiful state for several centuries. The Muslims had - unprovoked - attacked and conquered the Holy Land putting many Christians to death, and those who survived lived in cruel servitude. They had been petitioning Rome, literally, for centuries, for relief. Unfortunately, Europe was having its own problems with invaders and it wasn't until Pope Urban II that they were able to rally enough force to try and rescue their brother Christians. The Holy Father did several things, one of which was offer a plenary indulgence for anyone going on the Crusade - if they were able. This has been much misunderstood. An indulgence is NOT a "get out of jail free" card, it is not absolution for sins, it is not permission to sin. In the Christian religion when one sins, one harms the Body of Christ, and even after one has been forgiven, one is still responsible for repairing the damage done to the whole Body of Christ. This is where indulgences come in, they are only applicable to someone who is in good standing with God, who has had their sins forgiven, who is praying and has made a worthy Holy Communion. Below is the relevant paragraph from the Catholic Encyclopedia for Pope Urban calling the Crusade.

A plenary indulgence was granted to all who should undertake the journey pro sola devotione, and further to help the movement, the Truce of God was extended, and the property of those who had taken the cross was to be looked upon as sacred. Those who were unfitted for the expedition were forbidden to undertake it, and the faithful were exhorted to take the advice of their bishops and priests before starting. Coming forth from the church the pope addressed the immense multitude. He used his wonderful gifts of eloquence to the utmost, depicting the captivity of the Sacred City where Christ had suffered and died--"Let them turn their weapons dripping with the blood of their brothers against the enemy of the Christian Faith. Let them--oppressors of orphans and widows, murderers and violaters of churches, robbers of the property of others, vultures drawn by the scent of battle--let them hasten, if they love their souls, under their captain Christ to the rescue of Sion." When the pope ceased to speak a mighty shout of Deus lo volt rose from the throng. His most sanguine hopes had not anticipated such enthusiasm as now prevailed. He was urged repeatedly to lead the Crusade in person, but he appointed Ademar, Bishop of Le Puy, in his stead, and leaving Clermont travelled from city to city in France preaching the Crusade. Letters were sent to bishops who had been unable to attend the council, and preachers were sent all over Europe to arouse enthusiasm. In every possible way Urban encouraged people to take the cross, and he did not easily dispense from their obligations those who had once bound themselves to undertake the expedition.

Answer 3

He preeched it at the Council of Clermont in 1095

Answer 4

Frankish nobles were promised a plenary indulgence should they die in battle. :)

Answer 5

the christians

Answer 6

christians

Answer 7

Pope Urban II said that you will be guaranteed to go to heaven and all you sin's will be forgiven. The Christians were persuaded by his sermon and that's how the first crusade started.