Anniec, I disagree that some people don't need rituals. I think you might reconsider what you consider ritual. Ritual comes in many forms. It doesn't have to be the elaborate and complicated ritual of a RC liturgy. Most things we do regularly as a group--even birthday parties--include ritual.  We knew when the lighted birthday cake is carried in that we are to sing "Happy Birthday" and then the celebrant makes a wish and blows out the candles. That too is ritual.  Even the Quaker service includes ritual. 

I agree with most of the rest you said tho.