@Sarah that is so much bullsh*t... I do admit Egypt's treatment of the Copts has been terrible; but let's not forget that the majority of Egyptians are very nice to them and respect them as part of the community. Their government is the most atrocious existence. In Lebanon they constitute a large amount of the population (almost as big as the sunni or shia demomination). The president is a Christian let's not forget. They're completely equal there, although they do have their own inter-sect squabbles -_- same with Muslims. Syria by far has the greatest amount of respect for Christians. There was never any differences and this goes back as far as 500 years, besides it's slightly shaky beginnings. The revolution, although Christians may have been killed, is not a direct attack on Christians themselves but rather on the Syrian civilian population. Israel has the most worst track records, are you telling me how they treat Palestinian Christians and Christians in "Israel" is good? If you are then you've sadly been misguided and some research is necessary on your part. They are treated like second class citizens, they take different paths to work, shop in different places, drive on different roads, are tormented by racist Israelis (not all of them are racist, let me make that clear). It is not Islam's aim to target other religions. And certainly not mine. My mother is a Syrian/Lebanese convert to Islam and her family are Christians from this region. They've never had any problems.

In Israel, the Christian community is not only growing, but is protected; Israel is the only country in the region which respects freedom of religion, and has not participated in demolishing its places of worship, and has even allowed new ones to be built for those in the population who have come from other places. Moreover, the Russian Orthodox Patriarchate, like those of the Copts, has a presence there, and is in a position to exert protection and representation on behalf of the Christian communities. Now that Russia's relationship with Israel is better than ever, this is being facilitated. In Iran, Paster Nardahani, and others were imprisoned because they were not born Christians, and only the Armenians have been considered Christians historically, but others are in danger from Shi'ite Islam.

Beside Lebanon, the only country in the region that is most respectful of Christians (albeit not all religions) is Iran. That is quite telling. Although no regional power are particularly interested in Christians, it is evident that the Sunni axis (Saudi Arabia / Turkey) is very intolerant of difference. For political expedience, it is in Christians interests to be allied with Iran/Syria/Russia. Unless someone can provide a list of historical events where the Persian empire has persecuted Christians, we generally fare better under the regime out of favour with the West right now.

which country in the mid east is the only one tjat has total religios freedom ? answear : israel !!!