I think someone is confusing the terms "story" and "history".
Either way, the argument is pointless.
It is interesting, however, what the human mind is capable of. One of them being the ability to create its own coping mechanisms. People can convince themselves of just about anything in order to escape realities too harsh to live with. All they need is a little push in that direction, and all of a sudden, their terrible fear of death is greatly eased. How convenient.