Or perhaps Peter was a demon.
IIRC the correct theory towards pagans was that they were damned. Not because they sinned regularly (that they did) but because they had not been bapthised. As such, they were dirty during all their lives and could not access Heaven no matter what. So, demons do not go there because the souls will go to hell (or purgatory if youy are a good person) without them having to go there to collect them. Better centre your efforts in the competitive market.
Cheers,
Xavi