It's difficult to quantify with accuracy how many believers and non-believers of deities there are in the world. There are also those who are not sure where to stand on this issue.
Below is a map from an article in The Washington Post showing demographics of atheism based on data by a polling firm.
Now, let's try to make things simple...
Let's make a very simple analysis (and no offense to both parties).
Granting, without accepting, that there is/are actually no creator/s or divine beings of any sort, what will happen to those who lived their life worshipping, singing praises, attending church gatherings, praying day and night, making sacrifices, fasting and dodging every attack of evil going their way, after their death? None. Nothing. Some may have even enjoyed doing some or all those religious activities mentioned, and had a peaceful heart throughout their life by applying spiritual values preached to them. Although some may not, expectedly, and may even suffered "hell" throughout their lives despite dedication in their chosen denomination. Those who did not believe will go, well, nowhere. Nothing will happen to them also. They also may or may not have spent valuable time on their lifetime here on Earth. Overall, nothing bad will happen for both sides after death.
Now, what if there really is/are creator/s or what we call gods and spirits? Those who believed, again, may or may not end well, depending on how they followed the true doctrines. Those who refused to believe, most probably, will end up in punishment. Overall, disbelief will most probably take you to failure and belief may take you to your sought after heaven.
Always be careful on what you believe in. Our mind is there, for a purpose.
So now, would you still hold on to what you believe in? Please share your experiences and insights in the comments section below.
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