Elon Musk sat quietly in a dimly lit room, the air thick with anticipation. Across from him sat an elderly religious leader, a man known for his wisdom and compassion. The two men, so different in their paths and beliefs, were about to engage in a debate that no one had anticipated.
“What is heaven?” the old man began, his voice soft yet steady. Musk raised an eyebrow, surprised by the question. He had been asked many things in his life—about technology, about space—but this was different. Leaning forward slightly, he replied, “Heaven is just an idea, isn’t it? A comforting thought for people who are scared of what comes after death.”
The tension in the room rose immediately. The old man’s eyes twinkled, as if he knew something Musk didn’t. “What if heaven is real?” he asked, his tone inviting curiosity.
Musk paused, contemplating the question. Could heaven actually exist? He had spent his life grounded in science, in facts, in things he could see and touch. But what if he was missing something? “And hell?” he asked, trying to regain control of the conversation. “What about hell?”
“Ah, hell,” the old man replied, a sad smile crossing his face. “Many fear it, but fear doesn’t make something false, does it?”
Musk shifted uncomfortably. He was a man of logic, yet this conversation was stirring something deep within him. “Do you think people just disappear after they die?” he asked, crossing his arms defensively.
“Yes, I believe so,” Musk said, his voice firm. “The body stops functioning, and that’s it. There’s nothing more.” But as he spoke, a flicker of doubt crossed his mind. What if there was more to life and death than he had always believed?
The old man leaned in, his eyes never leaving Musk’s. “What if every action has a consequence beyond this life?” he asked. Musk felt a chill run down his spine. Had he been living his life in a way that could lead him to hell? He had never harmed anyone, but he had also never thought deeply about what was right or wrong beyond his work.
“What if you’re right?” Musk asked quietly, almost to himself. The old man smiled gently, understanding the weight of Musk’s uncertainty. “The truth doesn’t depend on whether we believe in it or not. It simply is.”
As the debate continued, Musk found himself grappling with questions he had never considered. “What happens after we die?” he finally asked, his voice barely above a whisper.
“That’s up to you,” the old man replied, his gaze steady. “Your choices, your actions—they shape your soul. Where you go after this life depends on what you do in this one.”
Musk felt a wave of confusion wash over him. For the first time in his life, he felt truly lost. The debate ended, but the old man’s words echoed in his mind. What if heaven and hell were real? What if everything he had built his life around was only part of the picture?
As he left the room, the atmosphere was thick with unspoken thoughts. The moderator, clearly unsettled by the unexpected direction of the debate, asked Musk, “Are you suggesting that you believe in the existence of heaven and hell now?”
“I don’t know,” Musk replied, his voice steady but vulnerable. “What I do know is that I’m not as certain as I used to be. Life is full of mysteries we can’t explain.”
The crowd was captivated. Musk, the man of science, was now questioning everything he had once held so firmly. “What if faith is just another way of understanding the world?” he pondered aloud. “One that doesn’t contradict science but completes it?”
The room was silent, everyone hanging on his words. The debate had transformed from a clash of science versus faith into a conversation about possibilities. Musk had opened a door to a new way of thinking, one that embraced the mysteries of faith as part of the larger truth of life.
As he left the stage, the audience erupted in applause, some still processing what they had heard, while others were deep in thought. Musk had sparked a debate that reached far beyond the stage that night.
Weeks passed, and the conversation continued to ripple through society. Elon kept mostly to himself, reflecting on the questions that had become central to his life. He met with religious leaders, philosophers, and everyday people, seeking to understand their perspectives.
Months later, standing on a hilltop overlooking the ocean, Musk felt a sense of awe wash over him. The sun was setting, casting brilliant hues across the sky. In that moment, he wasn’t searching for answers; he was simply being. It didn’t matter whether heaven or hell existed. What mattered was the present, the mystery, the unknown.
“Perhaps that’s what faith is,” he thought. “Not knowing but trusting, not seeing but believing.” As the sun dipped below the horizon, Musk turned and walked back down the hill, content with the possibility that there was something beyond what science could explain.
The debate that had started as a clash between science and faith had transformed into a journey of discovery—a journey that for Elon Musk had only just begun.
Tesla owner who sold his car in protest against Elon Musk will soon receive an unexpected shock
Resale values of Tesla vehicles have plummeted in recent years, with the average price of a used Tesla now $10,000 less than a non-Tesla electric car, according to data from the website CarGurus.
Used Tesla prices have fallen sharply since 2022, from a high of more than $70,000 to $30,000 in February, according to data from CarGurus. In short, prices have fallen about 10% since August, when the average Tesla resale price was more than $33,000.
The cheapest Tesla model to be sold in 2025 will be the Model 3, which will cost more than $40,000 after taxes and fees, according to Tesla’s website.
Fresh evidence of declining resale values comes as Elon Musk’s cost-cutting efforts at the White House’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have sparked a backlash, with some owners announcing they are selling their cars as Tesla showrooms and vehicles become targets of protests and vandalism.
Used Tesla prices are cheaper than rival electric cars
Singer Sheryl Crow recently announced she was selling her Tesla and donating the proceeds to NPR in protest of Mr. Musk.
Investor Joanne Wilson also said she was selling her Model S and was even considering allowing the public to smash the car with hammers as a form of protest.
Scott Oran, a real estate developer who lives near Boston, said he decided to sell his Model 3 because Elon Musk’s political moves made him “embarrassed” to drive it. He worries that if more people sell the car and more high-profile vandalism occurs, the value of the car will drop further.
“Certainly, Elon Musk’s actions may have irreparably damaged the Tesla brand,” Oran said.
Low resale value causes headaches for Tesla owners
Low resale value has long been a major issue for Tesla owners. Tesla owner and investor Ross Gerber said he struggled to sell his car for a fair price last July.
Used electric cars are also becoming more accessible as more and more new electric car models appear on the market.
As a leader in selling electric vehicles, Tesla is now the most popular brand on the used electric car market, according to data from CarGurus. Rental company Hertz listed more than 30,000 Teslas from its fleet for sale last year.
Demand for used Tesla vehicles has also fallen as the company cuts prices on new models to boost sales.
Tesla shares have been on a tear in recent months, down more than 50% since December after surging in the weeks following Donald Trump’s election victory. On March 10 alone, shares fell 15%, wiping $29 billion off Musk’s fortune in a single day.
With sales slowing in Europe and China, Tesla is preparing to launch lower-cost models this summer and plans to launch a robotaxi service in Austin in June