Yes, the fulfillment (Matthew 5:17) of the law also means that some do’s and dont’s of it, necessary for the Old Testament Hebrews, become unnecessary and even a hindrance for the mature organism of Christendom. Another illustration of lifting unnecessary restrictions is the lifting of the entire Mosaic dietetic law (Acts 15), — cornerstone of Jewish praxis to this day.
To understand Christianity it is necessary to understand the profundity of spiritual, legal, and anthropological change that occurred with Christ.
How many Catholics do you know who have statues on their dash or in their home or on their lawn? Would any of them destroy those? Would they fear lack of protection if they did? 1 Corinthians 10:14 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
1 John 5:21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
So you think it’s only idolatry if you worship the thing?
Colossians 3:5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
If Catholics would not destroy those objects for fear of reprisal or lack of protection they are indeed idols and have replaced Gods protection.