Christianity is taught parrot fashion by those in authority, and to question is to transgress if the question is not on the approved list which has pre-ordained answers.
The Bible is infamous for not giving clear messages, relying on metaphors and parables which can be interpreted several ways, each with conflicting results.
This is how the KKK and the Nazis justify their actions as being "Gods' work".
Having been a DSc in Theology since 1948, I have been an atheist now for 27 years.
When Christians claim that they have a moral code exclusively is total BS. Almost ALL non-Christian culture have moral standards equal to, and often higher than those misquoted in the Bible.
If you want to be a Christian, read the Bible.
If you want to be an atheist, understand the Bible.