Rethinking Jesus: The Morality and the Myth by David W. Falls

David W. Falls argues that Jesus's moral authority should not be exempt from critical scrutiny, noting that several Gospel teachings promote division, unquestioning loyalty, punishment, and exclusion rather than empathy and autonomy. He contends that secular ethics should judge Jesus's teachings like any other moral claims—by their coherence and consequences—rather than granting them immunity through tradition or reverence. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://secularhumanism.org/2026/01/rethinking-jesus-the-morality-and-the-myth/ About the Author: David Falls is a retired technology professional who spent thirty-three years at Microsoft. He has written many published articles on philosophy, religion, science, and technology. His book, God's AI Reckoning: The Final Revelation, was published in October 2025. Subscribe to Free Inquiry: https://secularhumanism.org/subscribe/ Free Inquiry Audio Edition is a production of The Council for Secular Humanism and the Center for Inquiry.