The surprising surge of Christianity in the Middle East -Christian Today January 12, 2016 by Fulcrum As millions of Christians flee the Middle East and Christianity's original homeland becomes increasingly bereft of Christians, an odd anomaly is occurring. Christianity in the Gulf states is surging. Amid a shocking exodus in neighbouring countries, this strictly Islamic region has seen a jump in its Christian population. Harry Farley. Christian Today. 11 January 2015 FulcrumShareTweetShare