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Reconciliation March |
 From 1996 through 1999, Christians participated in a Reconciliation Walk through the Middle East in repentance for the blood shed during the Crusades. November 27, 1995, marked the 900th anniversary of the day when Pope Urban first called Western Christendom to take up arms and liberate the Holy Land from the Muslims.
C. Peter Wagner, coordinator of A.D. 2000 United Prayer Track, states: "I join Lynn Green in the deep conviction that unless the sins of Christians committed in the Crusades are remitted through the blood of Jesus Christ, barriers to sharing the love of God with precious Muslims and Jews will remain as high as they have throughout history." This is the message the marchers carried to the peoples in the lands they marched through: |
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Nine hundred years ago, our forefathers carried the name of Jesus Christ into battle, across, down, and through the Balkans and into the Middle East. Fueled by fear, greed, and hatred, they betrayed the name of Christ by conducting themselves in a manner contrary to His wishes and character. The Crusaders lifted the banner of the Cross above these people. By this act, they corrupted its true meaning of reconciliation, forgiveness, and selfless love. On the anniversary of the first Crusade, we also carry the name of Christ. We wish to retrace the footsteps of the Crusaders in apology for their deeds and in demonstration of the true meaning of the Cross. Their path went through your land. Their actions left their mark on your people. |
We deeply regret the atrocities committed in the name of Christ by our predecessors. We are simple followers of Jesus Christ who have found forgiveness from sin and life in Him.. We renounce greed, hatred, and fear, and condemn all violence done in the name of Jesus Christ. Where they were motivated by hatred and prejudice, we offer love and brotherhood. Jesus, the Messiah, came to give life. Forgive us for allowing His name to be associated with death. Please accept again the true meaning of the Messiah's words: "The Spirit of the LORD is upon me, because He has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed be free, to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor." (Luke 4:18-19) As we go, we bless you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Message written by Michael Hand, YWAM |
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| Our commitment ("The Caleb Declaration."): By the grace of God and for his glory, we commit our entire life to obeying His commission of Matthew 28:18-20, wherever and however He leads us, giving priority to the peoples currently beyond reach of the gospel (Romans 15:20-21). | ||
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