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'''Deus vult''' is a Latin phrase that translates to "God wills it." It originated as a rallying cry during the First Crusade in 1096, where it was reportedly used by Pope Urban II at the Council of Clermont. The phrase became a symbolic call for Christian forces participating in the Crusades, representing religious motivation for military campaigns in the eastern Mediterranean. | '''Deus vult''' is a Latin phrase that translates to "God wills it." It originated as a rallying cry during the First Crusade in 1096, where it was reportedly used by Pope Urban II at the Council of Clermont.<ref name="Tyerman">Tyerman, Christopher. ''God's War: A New History of the Crusades''. Harvard University Press, 2006, p. 127.</ref> The phrase became a symbolic call for Christian forces participating in the Crusades, representing religious motivation for military campaigns in the eastern Mediterranean. | ||
In contemporary times, "Deus vult" has been appropriated by far-right extremist groups, including white supremacists and anti-Muslim organizations. These groups have weaponized the phrase as a slogan promoting hate speech, using it to justify violence, discrimination, and hostility against Muslims. Instances of its use can be found in online forums, social media platforms, and public rallies, where it is employed to incite hatred and intolerance. | In contemporary times, "Deus vult" has been appropriated by far-right extremist groups, including white supremacists and anti-Muslim organizations.<ref name="Perry">Perry, Samuel. ''Whitewashing the Crusades: The Uses of History in Modern Nationalism''. Routledge, 2019, pp. 22–24.</ref><ref name="Ahmed">Ahmed, Akbar. ''Journey into Europe: Islam, Immigration, and Identity''. Brookings Institution Press, 2018, p. 89.</ref> These groups have weaponized the phrase as a slogan promoting hate speech, using it to justify violence, discrimination, and hostility against Muslims. Instances of its use can be found in online forums, social media platforms, and public rallies, where it is employed to incite hatred and intolerance.<ref name="Lee">Lee, Alexander. "How the Far-Right Uses the Crusades to Justify Hate." ''Foreign Policy'', September 19, 2017. [https://foreignpolicy.com/2017/09/19/how-the-far-right-uses-the-crusades-to-justify-hate/ Available here]</ref> | ||
The use of "Deus vult" in modern contexts has drawn criticism for perpetuating hate speech and promoting exclusionary ideologies. Documented cases of this phrase being used as a symbol of anti-Muslim sentiment highlight its transformation from a medieval war cry into a tool of bigotry in the present day. | The use of "Deus vult" in modern contexts has drawn criticism for perpetuating hate speech and promoting exclusionary ideologies. Documented cases of this phrase being used as a symbol of anti-Muslim sentiment highlight its transformation from a medieval war cry into a tool of bigotry in the present day. | ||
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Revision as of 09:52, 16 May 2025
Deus vult is a Latin phrase that translates to "God wills it." It originated as a rallying cry during the First Crusade in 1096, where it was reportedly used by Pope Urban II at the Council of Clermont.[1] The phrase became a symbolic call for Christian forces participating in the Crusades, representing religious motivation for military campaigns in the eastern Mediterranean.
In contemporary times, "Deus vult" has been appropriated by far-right extremist groups, including white supremacists and anti-Muslim organizations.[2][3] These groups have weaponized the phrase as a slogan promoting hate speech, using it to justify violence, discrimination, and hostility against Muslims. Instances of its use can be found in online forums, social media platforms, and public rallies, where it is employed to incite hatred and intolerance.[4]
The use of "Deus vult" in modern contexts has drawn criticism for perpetuating hate speech and promoting exclusionary ideologies. Documented cases of this phrase being used as a symbol of anti-Muslim sentiment highlight its transformation from a medieval war cry into a tool of bigotry in the present day.
References
- ↑ Tyerman, Christopher. God's War: A New History of the Crusades. Harvard University Press, 2006, p. 127.
- ↑ Perry, Samuel. Whitewashing the Crusades: The Uses of History in Modern Nationalism. Routledge, 2019, pp. 22–24.
- ↑ Ahmed, Akbar. Journey into Europe: Islam, Immigration, and Identity. Brookings Institution Press, 2018, p. 89.
- ↑ Lee, Alexander. "How the Far-Right Uses the Crusades to Justify Hate." Foreign Policy, September 19, 2017. Available here