Theoretically - I think this matters more on motorcycles with suspension - feathering the rear brake helps keep the rear end settled and straight while applying the front. I always set my rear pads up further from the rim than the front so I can get the appropriate balance with the same pressure on both levers. A rear brake is also helpful on wet streets where you're trying to slow the bike without breaking the front end loose. In my opinion you don't absolutely *need* a rear brake on a freewheel bike, but it's a good idea.
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