Is the religion considered way to salvation?

The Mass or Majority of the world's residents can be classified according to their religion to their architect, so called creed. And Catholicism domains the greater percentage among other faith at most countries.Catholics describes Jesus Christ as child of GOD and the only way to save from the sinful world, by his death to the "cross of Calvary". Also, by person blood, Jesus' mother, Virgin Mary gains respect by her sacrifice to carry a holy child inside her womb, despite of all the criticisms and doubts to her loyalty to Joseph, her loving partner. Many religion shares story about the great architect, but different character names, execution and interpretation. But what more important is, does religion can drive you to heaven? Last night, my mother was pushing me to attend the Sunday mass, a non-catholic gathering, teaching the same spiritual aspect as Catholics has, except of their saints and patrons, signing of cross before and after their prayers. And having a abundance of churches at the same area. It’s like placing 10 churches in a small subdivision with different names and management each. A funny thing that makes my decision in attending such mass more complicated, or should I say hesitant to their intention of spreading the word of God.  It's a huge issue for our family that I, the youngest member, don't want to join that particular religious group. I am supposed to obey whatever my parents ask me to do. But this time, it's my personal decision to choose what group of people engaging to one's belief to God does my faith suits best.  Now I am having a small learning about all existing religion, asking some professors, relatives, and some open-minded friends on what their stands on faith. And many of them agreed to me that belief cannot save you from hell after you die. A fact that every group should forced to their members. It's hard to find what makes you feel that you are entering the right path of your life. But if you have the Lord in your heart, you will not go anywhere but to the best. A deep connection to the Lord will direct you along the way, through ups and downs, through thick and thin, for richer and for poorer just like what the married couples promise each other. But for the Lord it was for real and exciting.