CoastTwoCoast
Bluelighter
No, I understand the arbitrary doctrinal difference but it doesn't make sense. Jesus is the God of the old testament who gave those laws to Moses. There is only one God for all Christians so Jesus is the entity that urged death and slavery to his enemies.
You mention Adam and Eve, figures from the old testament, before God changed his ways and became the Jesus. Why are they somehow valid yet the evil stuff god tells you to do is not? How do you know what you should base your life on from the bible?
Only the New Testament is what a believer should base their life on as far as I know. I don't consider Jesus a part of the Old Testament laws/commands. That's why God sent Jesus here, to make a new covenant for love and grace. Jesus was born and took on the burden of man to save us. He didn't want to die on the cross. He even begged his Father God and complained about it. Finally, Jesus got in alignment with God's will and died on the cross for all of us. He went through all of the pain and saved us because He knew He had joy to look forward to. Jesus understands our struggles as humans and our battle with the flesh. As soon as Jesus was baptized, the devil tried to tempt Him and trick Him into giving up everything. Jesus was tempted, but without sin. He didn't sin. He knew He was the rightful son of God and wasn't fooled by the enemy.
It's all about the new covenant of love and grace. Focus on that only. God's love is what pulls people in.