Why have the Christians waited until HALF of them have been slaughtered, to recognize the need to STAND UP FOR THEMSELVES AND FIGHT?!?!?!
I think it is because in the New Testament it’s hard to make a case for it. Ephesians 6:12-18 comes to mind as well as II Cor. 10:4, and how about “I send you out as sheep among wolves.” Also, remember when they came for Jesus and Peter pulled out his sword and wacked off the one guys ear? We in the west should be working to help these people flee if at all possible. I believe Walid has such an organization in place.
Turning the other cheek.