There is no God, no Heaven, and no Hell; The story of a 19 year old boy

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Let me start off by saying, I hardly ever post here. I don't see it as a viable way of making money, and I struggle to contribute on here, even though I think this place is full of interesting debate and discussion. However, there is no one I know, who I would want to talk to about this, so I'd put it up on here, as a sort of way for me to get some closure on the incident. I work part-time as a doorman (bouncer.door supervisor) for a university student's night club, and bars. This week, is the first week that first years are moving in, and is known as "Fresher's" week. During this week, a host of parties is thrown for them, one of the largest being, "Fresher's Mania." This particular event took place last night. I was working a long shift. Just in front of where I was standing, a crowd of girls surrounded a young 19 year old guy who sat down on one of the sofas. One of the girls rushed up to me, telling me he was in incredible pain, and they didn't know why. His girl friend explained he had terminal cancer, and she thought he was dying. I rushed over. The fear in his face. His eyes never blinked, they were wide with pain. he cluctched at his legs. Tears streamed down his face. As I carried him to a safer area, his nails dug into my shoulders, and as he lent on my head, his tears rolled down my hair and face. Our first aiders, made him comfortable and held his hands. The girl friend and friends began crying. He was in and out of conciousness with the pain. The paramedics got there eventually and took him away. This young man, gripped by fear, and pain, died in hospital, in the first week of his university life, away from home, and his family, who probably love him dearly. This guy's friends loved him very much. Kids die in war zones daily. Men, women and children die of starvation in their thousands and millions. The human race is divided. Each nation, covertly trying to out-wit or defeat other nations, all trying to dominate internationally in their own way. That girl friend of that boy was also a fresher in uni, and will have to live with the memory of this for the rest of her life. Myself and many others will as well, to lesser degrees. Evil prevails, its part of human nature, good people die, or suffer. Its an incredible injustice. I don't care who you think is your god, I strongly believe, heaven, and god, is simply an ideal we humans created to comfort ourselves, and tell ourselves that when we die, there is life beyond this one. But I can't conform to that belief. No science backs up such beleifs, and such beleif systems have shifted so radically through out the past, how can any single one be true? They can't. No one knows what we face beyond this life. Not even me. I am pretty certain though, nothing lies beyond what happens in this life. Untill some one steps up and shows me evidence of something more than this life, I refuse to subscribe to the theory. Religion is a nice idea, but in this world, I cannot see it being an accurate one. Please believe me, I am a first aider, and have dealt with many first aid incidents. And people have died on me before. But usually fairly peacefully, and after a long life. But this incident last night, put alot into perspective for me, along with other things. I mean no offence by this post, i desperately would like to believe in religion, and the ideas of gods, and heavens. But I just can't.I wanted to share opinions on this, and get some feedback. A secret part of me hopes, that some one out there will inspire me, and further convince me that I am wrong, and there lies something beyond this life. I am doubtful though. My message to you all, is to cherish your life, and the ones you love. Respect and help everyone who needs your help, and you can reasonably be there for. There is too much hate in the world, and we do not have to be religious to show respect, love and compassion for each other. We are all the same people, with the same conditions, and we all live on this same earth. I can't stand the suffering alot of us simply stand by and watch. Be good to each other, and love your life. Cherish it. If you are having a hard time, look for that some one who will get you out of it. They will be there, some where, i promise you, just keep looking. Sorry for rambling, and thanks for listening.