My current understanding of Islam as a political Sufi Muslim: 1- people are free to believe what they want. 2- hell is for those who don't bother searching for truth and don't think for themselves. The journey is more important than the destination; as long as you are sincere in your search. If you're not aware that you have to be searching then that's ok i think. But once aware you need to start your search, i believe. And obviously hell is for evil people too. 3- heaven is for those who search for truth and are good moral people. Who help others. It is eternal , and your status there is according to the good you did in your first life (ie this one). Any questions?