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Chivalry and religion were mutually influenced.

The early Crusades helped to clarify the moral code of chivalry as it related to religion.

As a result, Christian armies began to devote their efforts to sacred purposes.

As time passed, clergy instituted religious vows which required knights to use their weapons chiefly for the protection of the weak and defenceless, especially women and orphans, and of churches.