Does Quran 2191 Preach Violence Against Non⁠-⁠Muslims

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Question:

How is Quran 2:191 not against non-Muslims or other religions? - An explanation of Quran 2191 in historical and textual context, addressing claims that it is against other religions. :::

Answer:

And fight in the Way of Allâh those who fight you, but transgress not the limits. Truly, Allâh likes not the transgressors. [This Verse is the first one that was revealed in connection with Jihâd, but it was supplemented by another (V.9:36)]. (Al-Baqarah 2:190)

And kill them wherever you find them, and turn them out from where they have turned you out. And Al-Fitnah is worse than killing. And fight not with them at Al-Masjid-al-Harâm (the sanctuary at Makkah), unless they (first) fight you there. But if they attack you, then kill them. Such is the recompense of the disbelievers. (Al-Baqarah 2:191)

But if they cease, then Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Al-Baqarah 2:192)

So if you look at the context - it is very clear that it is not against any religion - it is mentioning fighting those who fight you.