When a Dying Christopher Hitchens Said There Is NO Afterlife to a Rabbi's Face

The promise of an afterlife may offer comfort, but neuroscience shows consciousness ends when the brain stops—pointing to the “self” as a product of physical processes, not an immortal soul. History reveals that every culture has invented its own version of life after death, and even the Christian view borrows from older myths. The Bible’s vision of eternal reward or punishment often hinges on belief, not justice, raising moral concerns. Real progress—human rights, compassion, and justice—has always come from people acting now, not waiting for divine intervention. Let’s get started!