Bible Club

[GBP04]

I haven't really read too many Bible threads lately, and I have no intention of bashing supporters of the Bible right now, but I have to ask: Aren't some of the actions that God condones in the Bible cruel? For starters, he's very partial towards one particular race of people. The Bible supports slavery (or at least guidelines for slavery), and makes bold statements about minorities. Haven't we agreed that slavery should be condemned as it is a basic violation of natural human right? Is the Bible cruel, or are these aspects not meant to be taken seriously?

Thanks for the enlightenment.