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people who joined the crusades for religious reasons were peasants because Pope Urban II said that all peasants who join the crusades, their sins would be forgiven by God.

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What were the reasons the peasants fight in the crusades?

Religion, probably was the biggest reason of all, because during the first crusade the Holy War was started. The Holy War was between the Muslims and the Christians. The purpose of the Holy War was to regain the practice of the Christian in Jerusalem where the Muslims had taken over. So peasants probably join in the fight to protect their faith.


What is religious tollerance?

When people in a country are allowed to follow their chosen beliefs , i.e. join the Church they want to. There is not an official state religion which is compulsory to follow. The people are not discriminated in any way because of their religion in these countries.


Why was joining a crusade so attractive to peasants?

Peasants saw joining a crusade as a way to escape their harsh living conditions, find adventure, and potentially gain wealth and social status. The promise of forgiveness for their sins and the opportunity to secure a place in heaven also influenced their decision to join crusades.


What group of religious people lived in Colonial New York?

Dutch Reformed Church members were a prominent religious group in Colonial New York. They were part of the Reformed tradition and were influenced by their Dutch heritage. Other religious groups in the colony included Anglicans, Quakers, and Jews.


Poor women not accepted as nuns in other religious orders were welcome to join the?

Franciscan religious order, due to their emphasis on simplicity, poverty, and serving the marginalized. St. Clare of Assisi ensured that the Poor Clares, a Franciscan order for women, offered an inclusive and supportive community for those from all backgrounds to devote their lives to prayer and service.

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