"Greg, by ancient communities I meant communities that have existed since biblical times.
Like the Christians in Syria, West Bank, Iraq, ..."

Like the Cathars of central Europe?

I see that you are quite happy to encompass the distant past as long as the Crusades, the Inquisition and the destruction of the Druids are disallowed from the discussion.

You are one of the most biased people in existence.

A man out of his proper time and place, which would most likely be Germany c. 1933.