# Freethought and Freedom: Jean Meslier **URL:** **By** George H. Smith **Published:** January 24, 2018 --- George H. Smith explains some of the libertarian ideas of Jean Meslier, the notorious atheist-priest. George H. Smith explains some of the libertarian ideas of Jean Meslier, the notorious atheist-priest. [Originally published in essay form on July 31, 2015.](https://www.libertarianism.org/columns/freethought-freedom-jean-meslier)