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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

This is not forgiveness

by Celia Rees

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A teenage girl named Sarah struggles with the consequences of her father's actions and seeks to understand forgiveness after a traumatic event.

Concern Level

27/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

33/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic elements and discussions of relationships.

Violence / Gore30

The story deals with the aftermath of a traumatic event.

Profanity / Language20

Profanity may be present reflecting emotional distress.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The trauma may involve difficult emotional states.

Scary / Disturbing20

The subject matter can be emotionally intense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality10

Explores themes of healing and reconciliation.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Sarah shows courage in confronting her past.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are central.

Love & Friendship40

Sarah seeks understanding and reconciliation with family.

Forgiveness & Redemption70

The central theme is the struggle and process of forgiveness.

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