Because Jesus or any other mythical figure is not required for anyone to have the same or similar values.

That’s true, but it helps having an example as a role model to look up to, because you’re not going to go far without one.

Honestly, I could care less if it’s Jesus, Luke Skywalker, or Jean-Luc Picard, as long as your atheism isn’t an excuse for smoking weed and watching porn all day.