As for Christians disregarding all of that stuff because it's Old Testament . . . hear what Jesus Himself had to say on the subject (Matthew 5:17): "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them." Doesn't sound like a renunciation of the Old Testament to me.
Now THIS is a perfect example of the "Proof Texting of Scripture" that Drew Hause wrongly accused me of a couple days ago in his drama laced "Down One" farewell thread, where he didn't actually leave. Talk about an out of context version of Scripture to falsely attempt to show that Jesus was supporting a continuation of Old Testament violence and genocide. Wow!
Bet you won't see Drew taking his "Bro Larry", Larry Clown to task for it either.
