The bigger picture is Christ is building His Kingdom regardless of what evil people plan or do.
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There are approx. 10 million Coptic Christians in Egypt, and while they are sometimes targeted at times, they have full religious protection under the law. Look up the writings of the Desert Fathers and Mothers for some very inspiration Christian writing by the ancient Copts.
Except they are forced to use sharia as the legal system - such as inheritance disputes. And even that level of respect is because Mohammad's 11th and 12th wives were Egyptian Copts given to him so he wouldnt invade Egypt.
Coptics were Christians who became Muslim then reverted back to Christianity.
A the Coptics I've Ever met have a small cross tattooed on the web of their thumb.
Muslims do not like tattoos so this is a big deal and is not reversible so it shows their commitment.
I'm by no means an expert, but do not believe Coptic Chrisians in Egypt today are imprisoned for decade or lose their property like I saw in your comment. I believe a Copt now serves on Egypt's high court. I know they have existed from the 1st-2nd century AD, but don't know their entire history, but I don't believe the are persecuted under the law anymore. I don't doubt they may face personal persecution, but it's not state sanctioned, and from what I've read, their numbers may be much higher than the 10 mil reported. I have also personally met several, but did not notice a tattoo, but don't doubt you on it. The writings of the Desert Fathers and Mothers are some of the most inspiring to reflect upon to me personally.