America, Logic and Religion

I can't stand when people say America is the greatest country on earth when they haven't lived in other countries. How can you say this when you don't have any experience with other cultures or lifestyles? The same goes for religion in general. I see people all the time displaying their complete dedication to a religious faith yet do they have any experience with other religions? What if they were born in a different part of the world with parents who had different beliefs? In my opinion, religious influence generally comes from your parents so what if your parents believed in something else? How can the Catholics say that anyone who doesn't believe in their religion with go to "hell"? Religion to me is a waste of time and doesn't reflect true intentions. A person should be judged on their actions not on what they believe in. When will people wake up and understand that their life on earth is very should and shouldn't be wasted attempting to please an imaginary figure in the sky? Start caring for other people, make a difference in the world by doing whatever is it that you enjoy doing, and never hold a grudge.