The Crusades were not necessary. Jews, Christians, and Muslims lived together without much hassle. The Muslims considered the Jews and Christians as "People of the Book" and lived with them without stepping on toes. Even today, a cathedral from olden days is not desecrated, but it is used as a place for prayers in congregation by the Muslims. This cathedral is in Damascus and even now the old basin used for baptism still exists in good condition. The most interesting monument inside this cathedral is the grave of John the Baptist !! I have gone there during the course of pilgrimage tour of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Saudi Arabia.
Even today, Islam doesn't agree equal rights of non muslims then how can you tell about equality of Christians and Jews in Islam occupied holy land. Islam teaches the killing of non-believers. Unfortunately due to corrupted western politicians Islam will spread in West and will be the end of tolerance and progress of world. All world will look like Afghanistan or Yemen
