Thanks, Susan. ;-) It's been on my mind for years, observing people as they go about their daily worship, quite unaware of the nature of the God(s) they really believe in.

That is exactly why in the Bible (and in many other holy books from numerous other religions) it says "Thou shalt have no other Gods before me". They may not say it in exactly the same words, but they all say it, and they have very good reason for doing so.

There was at least one important one I forgot to put on the list of "Gods":

Country! (patriotism) - A God that has been used as the prime motivator for countless wars and other organized efforts of humanity.