Modern Crusades in the 21st Century | Winnipeg News

From medieval Crusades to modern-day political crusaders, history repeats its darkest patterns—religious fervor, imperial ambition, and the brutal cost of war. The papacy once rallied Christians to fight Muslims, Jews, and dissenters under the banner of “Deus vult,” while 20th-century world wars claimed tens of millions of lives through fascism, genocide, and atomic bombs. Today, figures like Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump echo that same rhetoric—“peace through war,” militarism, and power grabs—sparking bloodshed and displacement, especially among children. These modern crusades, cloaked in patriotism or faith, ultimately betray their noble-sounding goals, leaving only destruction and disillusionment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9d9c7df9c67daba3