At least the Russians are on Assad's side which offers the Christians some protection.
The Egyptian army is right now, one of the few groups that is holding off the inevitable slaughter of Christians in Egypt.
If the fundamental Sunni Muslims take over anywhere, any Infidel will have to convert to Islam or be killed.
Nothing personal, but that's what God (Allah) wants done. Read the Koran and Hadiths for further clarification and edification. -Tom
If they were truly following the Qur’an the Muslims would be leaving the Christians alone other than exacting a tax. However as you note there are conflicting passages in the Hadith.