Personally, I have come to the conclusion that death is simply the natural end; neither heaven nor hell will mark the end of our short journey. I feel that the concept of an afterlife as a reward or punishment is the most subtle form of religious manipulation.

The real hell is right here on Earth… in the calamities and struggles we face every day. Instead of merely teaching us how to live, society should prepare us to face death for what it is: something natural. That is why I cherish every minute of my life now, without fear of what comes next.