In May 2011, Gallup conducted its annual "Values and Beliefs" poll, seeking to quantify religious demographics and beliefs in America. One question struck a national nerve, eliciting a consensus that defied religious or cultural distinctions. The question: Do you believe in heaven? The answer: Yes, overwhelmingly. But while Americans may agree that heaven exists, figuring out what that exactly that means is a bit more complicated. And as death remains incurable, billions of people are quite curious about where they will (or will not) spend eternity. So, what comes next? Well, it depends whom you ask.
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