The violence in the OT is simply history. People writing about what was happening at the time.
I would argue, as a Christian, that it is not that simple. Right now I am reading Paul Copan’s, Is God A Moral Monster, and David Lambs, God Behaving Badly,,, the subject of bible atrocities is huge.
It is clear cut to those who study that the OT does not command genocide or killing unbelievers. But it is the other stuff that has many non-Christians up in arms about. I’ll be studying and writing more on this topic if you would like to bookmark or subscribe to my site.
THANKS everyone else for your comments!!!