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What would Jesus do?

Garrett Ward Sheldon; Garrett W. Sheldon; Deborah Morris · 1997

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for What would Jesus do? by Garrett Ward Sheldon; Garrett W. Sheldon; Deborah Morris. This book is content notes include Religious themes, Death of a character, Violence; positive qualities include Kindness & empathy, Good role models.

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Strongest cautions

  • Religious themes5/5
  • Death of a character1/5
  • Violence1/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy5/5
  • Good role models4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Jesus’s death may be mentioned as part of the Christian story, but death does not appear to be treated as a recurring or graphic focus.

Religious themes5/5
Why this rating?

The book is entirely centered on Christian faith and religious inquiry.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Generally nonviolent and values-focused, though biblical material may briefly refer to Jesus’s crucifixion or conflict without graphic detail.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages moral courage in living out one's faith.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Applying the question “What would Jesus do?” to everyday dilemmas can encourage reflection and imaginative problem-solving.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The book may emphasize Jesus’s concern for different kinds of people, but evidence for broad, well-developed representation is limited.

Educational value3/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into Christian theology and ethical framework.

Kindness & empathy5/5
Why this rating?

Empathy, helping others, forgiveness, and compassionate conduct are likely core themes.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

It strongly emphasizes compassion, service, forgiveness, moral responsibility, and considering how Jesus would respond.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Jesus is presented as the primary moral role model.

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  1. Where did a character show kindness or empathy, and what changed because of it?
  2. What beliefs or religious ideas appear in the story? How do they influence the characters?
  3. Which choice in What would Jesus do? would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in What would Jesus do?, and what caused that change?
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