I think it was Augustine that said “Our hearts are restless until they rest in Thee…”
And I think Fulton Sheen who said “Christianity hasn’t been tried and found wanting, it has been found HARD and thus not tried.”
Add those two sentiments together and it is no surprise that when christianity is jettisoned (consciously or not Kanninchen), people inevitably begin to worship some other (false) god.
I think the rabbi nails it in regards to idols with new names. Smart guy. Hey, they ain’t “Chosen People” for nuthin’…