As mentioned in previous blogs, the Syrian civil war as turned from one of governmental revolution, to one of secularism. One group under particular heat are Syrian Christians. What is worse is that they are torn between sides, not knowing whether to protect their lives, religion, or both. The Plight of Syria’s Vulnerable Christian Minority illuminates the atrocities committed against Syrian Christians throughout the civil war. The Choices for Syria’s Christians then explores possible scenarios for Syrian Christians as the war continues, and with what outcome. Christians have experienced, kidnapping, beheading, crucifixion, and have been used as tools for groups against one another. This is not only committed by Islamist extremists wanting to “cleanse” Syria, but also by groups such as the FSA, simply because many Christians side with Assad – mostly out of fear of extremist groups. Therefore, if rebel groups focused on Assad rather than religious cleansing, would this civil war have been less violent and shorter? Or possibly shorter but with increased violence? This is also when the impact and consideration of  international aid (as discussed in Controversies in Globalization) should be considered in helping this particular group. Syrian Christians are choosing Assad out of fear, convert to islam or agree to dhimmi, or face death. Shouldn’t this be enough reason for foreign intervention? The second article simply states that if the war continues, the safest bet is to join Iraqi Christians whom have also abandoned their homes or flee to Israel. If the governemnt falls however, Christians will most likely flee the country, or join smaller Alawaite-ruled entities. Either way, the future in Syria for Christians does not seem promising