Dual threat to Christians from sectarian conflict in Syria August 3, 2012 by Fulcrum THE growing intensity of the conflict in Syria, and the increasing signs of the rebels' success, are leaving the country's Christian minority in a doubly dangerous position. Like all civilians, they are caught in the crossfire; and they are also at risk from the way in which the rebels are being boosted by Islamic extremist fighters. Gerald Butt. Church Times. 3 August 2012 FulcrumShareTweetShare