Precisely.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persecution...st_Crusade
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persecution...st_Crusade
Quote:The preaching of the First Crusade inspired an outbreak of anti-Jewish violence. In parts of France and Germany, Jews were perceived as just as much an enemy as Muslims: they were held responsible for the crucifixion, and they were more immediately visible than the distant Muslims. Many people wondered why they should travel thousands of miles to fight non-believers when there were already non-believers closer to home