Essential viewing for every Christian.
A biblical worldview is a comprehensive framework for understanding reality derived from Scripture — answering the fundamental questions of existence (Who am I? Why am I here? What is wrong with the world? What is the solution?) from the perspective of God's revealed Word rather than from secular philosophy, postmodern relativism, or human wisdom alone. Entertainment is not spiritually neutral. Every film, show, song, and game presents answers to these fundamental questions — explicitly or implicitly. A romantic comedy that assumes human beings find their ultimate fulfillment in romantic partnership is making a theological claim. A horror film that presents evil as ultimately undefeatable is making a theological claim. A superhero film that presents salvation as achievable through human effort is making a theological claim. The biblical worldview evaluates these claims against Scripture.
First: What does this content say about human nature? Scripture teaches that human beings are made in God's image (Genesis 1:27) but are also fallen (Romans 3:23). Entertainment that either presents human nature as fundamentally good and self-correcting (secular humanism) or as irredeemably corrupt without hope (nihilism) both deviate from the biblical picture. Content that honestly portrays human sin, struggle, and the possibility of redemption reflects a more biblically accurate anthropology. Second: What does this content say about evil? The Bible presents evil as real, personal, and ultimately defeated by Christ. Entertainment that trivializes evil, presents it as merely "human nature," or presents it as unconquerable reflects an unbiblical view of spiritual reality. Content that shows evil having real consequences and good as worth fighting for aligns better with the biblical picture, even in secular packaging. Third: What does this content say about hope? Romans 8:28 promises that "in all things God works for the good of those who love him." Entertainment that offers only nihilism or despair in response to suffering reflects a world without this promise. Content that finds meaning in suffering, love, sacrifice, and transcendent purpose — even in secular form — resonates with the biblical story even when it doesn't name Christ.
Some of the most biblically resonant entertainment in history was not made by Christians. Les Misérables explores grace, redemption, and the conflict between law and mercy with profound theological depth. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings (a devout Catholic) presents a universe in which good and evil are real, sacrifice has cosmic meaning, and seemingly weak instruments can carry ultimate significance. Even secular films like Schindler's List portray human dignity, evil's reality, and the heroism of resistance in ways that deeply resonate with Christian values. The Godly Score accounts for this — high virtue and redemption marks can elevate content even without explicit Christian content. Romans 2:14-15 acknowledges that even those without Scripture can reflect God's moral law, and this reality appears in the best of secular storytelling.
GodlyScore evaluates media and public figures across nine biblical signal categories: profanity (Ephesians 4:29), sexual content (1 Corinthians 6:18), violence (Psalm 11:5), LGBT normalization (Romans 1:26-27), spiritual darkness (Ephesians 5:11), glorification of sin (Romans 1:32), deception mechanics (Proverbs 12:22), virtue strength (Philippians 4:8), and redemption arc. The score reflects not just whether content is present but how it's framed. Score: see full guide.
See our Biblical Discernment Guide for the complete methodology. GotQuestions and the Gospel Coalition provide thorough evangelical analysis.