“In the Salafist worldview that animates HTS, Christians are not heretics to be destroyed (like the Alawites and the Druzes), but ‘people of the Book’ — followers of religions that were revealed before the coming of the [Islamic] prophet Muhammad. In lands ruled by Islam, they should be made dhimmis — a protected people who are kept in legal subjugation and pay an additional tax called the jizya,” CSI continued.
“Until now, HTS has avoided imposing dhimmi status on Christians in Idlib by referring to them as musta’min, or https://www.aymennjawad.org/2016/11/dar-al-qada-statement-in-jabal-al-summaq,” the group acknowledged. “But how long will HTS maintain this distinction?” CSI asked.
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However, Archbishop Boutros Marayati of the Armenian Catholic Church sought to reassure worshipers during a Mass, telling them, “Do not fear, dear brothers. We have received assurances from all parties. Continue living normally, and everything will remain as before, even better,” as quoted by AL Monitor.
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Despite the insecurity, some Christians remain committed to playing a role in Syria’s future. Carla Audo, 34, has stayed in Aleppo to care for her parents and continue her work with the Hope Center NGO, which aids over 5,000 displaced Christians. “With our schools and hospitals, we have expertise in education and social care,” said Archbishop Tobji.
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Now what I am about to say may not be very nice, but it's my opinion
You want to have a peaceful life, but do you deserve it? Look at Carla THE Christian, she's staying behind to fight the good fight and to look after her parents.
My ancestors fought for our freedom, my grandpas went to war when they were children and returned when they had beards
You say you're not asking for much, that you just want a normal life. But you are asking for a lot, because asking for peace is asking for a lot.
think about all the price my people had to pay for this peace, when you casually ask for a normal life.
While in your Syria almost everyone flee and run to another country, and now the extremists have taken over....
I don't wish death upon you and your family, I wish you all the best.
