“the Meccan Qur’an was the first number of suras written when Muhammad was a peaceful preacher, the Medinan Qur’an is the last dozen or so suras that were written when he became a warrior”
In the earlier Mecca years Mohammed was in a much weaker position. In the Medina era he was in a much stronger position with more followers.
Fast forward to today. When Muslims are in a very small minority they are peaceful. As they grow by immigration or converts....