This is another argument aimed against the Catholic Church since it has statues of Jesus and Mary, and other saints. This verse is why you do not see idols in protestant churches. No not at all. In both cases in 'B', the idols were to be used for a good purpose. In 'A', the meaning is for idols which have an evil purpose such as the golden calf or worship of false god's.
Fundamentalists claim repetitive prayer is forbidden by Scripture.
This statement is aimed squarely at the Catholic prayer of the Rosary. Yes this is true. Vain repetition as heathens do is forbidden. These are examples of 'vain' repetition. B. Again, there are many more examples of repetitive prayer, which are accepted in Scripture, rather than rejected.