How GodlyScore Works

GodlyScore rates any piece of media or public figure on a 1-100 scale using nine biblical signals. The algorithm is intentionally transparent — we publish the scoring weights so Christians can understand and challenge our assessments.

The Nine Signals

Special Rules

Jesus-Centered override (score = 100): Content explicitly and primarily about Jesus, the Gospel, or Christian discipleship — The Chosen, Jesus Revolution, worship music — scores 100 regardless of other signals.

80-cap rule: No content can score above 80 unless the creator personally identifies as Christian in a documented, consistent way. A well-made secular film with strong virtue themes tops out at 80.

Cautionary reflection discount: Content that shows sin honestly to warn rather than celebrate it — documentaries, social realism, cautionary dramas — receives a 40% reduction in its behavioral penalty bucket. Survivor (38/100) scores higher than Love Island (1/100) because Survivor documents human nature; Love Island celebrates sexual immorality.

Kids + LGBT penalty: Any content primarily targeting children that includes LGBT references scores in the 10-25 range regardless of other signals. This reflects the heightened concern Christians have for content marketed to children.

The Badge System

AI Scoring — How It Works

When you type a title into GodlyScore that is not yet in our database, our AI scores it in real time. The AI is given the nine signal definitions, specific scoring guidance for different content categories (reality TV, horror, celebrity faith, etc.), and instructed to provide specific evidence for each signal — naming actual scenes, songs, statements, and documented events — not vague generalizations.

Scores are cached after the first generation — if 1,000 people score Euphoria, they all get the same result. Our editorial team reviews cached scores periodically and can override AI assessments when the evidence warrants it. Browse pre-reviewed guides →

Frequently Asked Questions