# Freethought and Freedom: Jean Meslier and Christian Ethics

**URL:** <https://www.libertarianism.org/podcasts/excursions/freethought-and-freedom-jean-meslier-and-christian-ethics>

**By** George H. Smith

**Published:** February 7, 2018

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George H. Smith explains Jean Meslier’s three major objections to Christian morality, as taught by Jesus.

George H. Smith explains Jean Meslier’s three major objections to Christian morality, as taught by Jesus.

[Originally published in essay form on August 14, 2015.](https://www.libertarianism.org/columns/freethought-freedom-jean-meslier-christian-ethics)