GPSCStay+in+Jerusalem

I have chosen to stay in Jerusalem, it is a great risk but I can't imagine returning to dreary France. This has become my home and so it shall be to the end.

Saladin has taken the city, we brace for violence

No violence has come. Saladin is allowing us to leave if we want with our belongings, or we can stay. The Muslims are truly a wonderful people. My son and I have are lucky to be alive and we have grown even more appreciative of our Islamic friends, they allow us to continue to worship as we choose. It is truly wonderful.

When Saladin captured the city he allowed most Christians to leave with their belongings, those that were wealthy had to pay a fee. In addition Christians where allowed to stay and continue to worship as normal. Word of Saladin's actions spread back to Europe and further hurt the cause of the Church as it called for more Crusades, although several more were to come.






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