Listen to Elon Musk infer that he is an atheist starting @ 2:40
Matthew 24:24
For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
>Is a pagan following the right path not as worthy as a lost Christian?
That is not a question that any man can answer. That is a question that only the Creator of the universe Himself can answer.