You're right. It is a disgusting remark and obviously made out of abject ignorance. If the smut peddler had no epiphany and never repented, it's a tragic eternity he will endure. Count it all joy for the heat you take for your remarks.
He's bigger than 'that', guys! He's HUGH-effing-HEFNER! He changed the culture of the USA. With $600. at his Chicago kitchen table.
The generation 'ruling' this country today was weaned on PLAYBOY magazine. Let me remind you, there was no internet.
That he was an Atheist or Agnostic...who cares?
Furthermore, the closer you get to the end of life, the more you're 'open' to the possibility.(of something more)
Would any of you like to defend every belief/opinion you've had going back your entire life?
What year did he make that statement?
If it was when he was sleeping with Barbi Benton, then he's not guilty. Guy thought he'd live forever. ^-^