There is a famous quote which I am sadly unable to find, which says something like, "The church of England is a fine institution. It interferes neither with a man's politics nor his religion."

Consumerism is the religion of the west, like you say.

If you ever get a chance to see the musical version of "Reefer Madness", you should, because it has one of the best Jesi ever shown on film: a pumped Las Vegas/capitalist Jesus. "Listen to Jesus, Jimmy, I'm the face on the shroud of Turin. Listen to Jesus, Jimmy, do I have to test your urine?"