Just for the record, G-d did not get the last laugh when John Lennon was murdered

The notion that G-d did in fact get the last laugh when John Lennon was murdered was thrown out as a completely random side-note in the middle of a discussion on the evolution of morality. This comment was preceded by a tangential discussion on the lyrics of one of Lennon’s songs entitled G-d; “G-d is a concept by which we measure our pain… I don't believe in Jesus…I don’t believe in Buddha…I just believe in me...and that reality.” By following his discussion on the lyrics of Lennon’s song with “well G-d got the last laugh” is absolutely offensive.

I have no idea why the professor felt his statement (1) had any validity, (2) was appropriate for a class focused on the evolution of morality (or any class for that matter), or (3) could coincide with his notion of G-d as a moral agent. To imply that we are justified in killing people because they don’t conform to our belief standards and that G-d simply sits around chortling at murder is not just ridiculous; it is offensive and even threatening to any student in the room who does not prescribe to his concepts of G-d.

I truly hope this professor misspoke.