That most religious folk believe in their deity of choice because if they don't they are threatened with being sent to a "hell" in the afterlife.
To me, that seems like a scare tactic.
Just sayin'
And if it's been said before on this board, pardon me. I'm foolish.
Also, I like the idea of reincarnation. Seems like a better way to go if you ask me. I don't really believe in it, but... yea...