Christians in Mideast Losing Numbers and Sway

NYTimes, here

"... The decline of the Christian population and voice in the region is not only a source of concern for Christians, but for broadminded Muslims as well.

“Here in Lebanon, Muslims will often tell you Lebanon is no good without the Christians, and they mean it,” said Kemal Salibi, a historian. “The mix of religions and cultures that makes this place so tolerant would disappear.”