True, but that does not obviate the binding authority of the moral commandments. As Jesus stated: "Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill." Antinomianism - or the rejection of the validity of the moral commandments - is an ancient heresy that Christians rightly repudiate.
Growing up in a somewhat anti-Catholic denomination, I had many false perceptions about the Church. It took many years get a more accurate understanding, and while I do not agree on every point of doctrine, I have a great respect for the Catholic Church.
“True, but that does not obviate the binding authority of the moral commandments. “
These are, in fact, the moral commandments. Hence the phrase “summed up.” All the commandments are summed up in two, as it follows if one follows the first two, then one naturally does not covet, or steal, or lie, etc. But if one does not perfectly love God (who DOES love God with ALL their heart?) or their neighbor, it should not be construed that we are damned for this failure, or even that a patient preserverence in attempting to reach perfection justifies us either (as the Mormons try to say). Our faith and mindset must be one of dependence on God for our salvation, not giving in to that lie from our flesh which denies our utter inability and depravity. We are dead to the law, no longer bound to its terrible judgment on those who constantly fail.
” I have a great respect for the Catholic Church.”
Being a baptized Catholic (now I’m Christian) in Hispanic majority south Texas, I have absolutely no respect for it. The Catholic Churches up north “put their best foot forward,” but amongst majority Catholic countries and peoples, I can attest that the superstition, ignorance and blasphemy is widespread and terrible, and utterly supported by the Catholic authorities. The Priests as well are utterly useless, and half the time are worst relativists than the infidels. Once one realizes that man will always fail you, the outward facade of the Catholic Church loses its sway. True Christianity is characterized by a spiritual regeneration. Its only great monuments are in the heart, and cannot be visited on a sunday morning.