Why did Christians and Muslims fight for 200 years?

Christians and Muslims fought due to deep-seated differences in religious beliefs and practices.

Control over the Holy Land, especially Jerusalem, was fiercely contested due to its sacred significance to both faiths.

The Crusades were a series of religious wars initiated by Christians to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim rule.

Both Christianity and Islam experienced periods of expansion, leading to territorial conflicts and power struggles.

Rulers on both sides exploited religious tensions to further their political agendas and expand their territories.

Competition over trade routes and resources in the Mediterranean region intensified the conflict between Christian and Muslim powers.

Differences in culture and societal norms fueled misunderstandings and animosity between Christians and Muslims.

Historical grievances and conquests fueled ongoing hostility and occasional outbreaks of violence between the two communities.