Evidence of life after death, or lack thereof

   You're ignoring the profound fear many people have that they might not be in control.  The existence of a god, of an afterlife and such things would mean they do not have the final word, that scares many people.  They want to have the final word.

   Characterizing people who believe in an afterlife as weak and stupid is backwards, they're the ones with the courage and intelligence to face the unknown.

   And it is unknown.  When you say "there is no evidence" you lie.  There is plenty of evidence, you have just not seen it first hand.  You lie because you are weak and foolish.