Jo March in Little Women does not say much about her religion. Her Christianity tends to be expressed in good deeds, such as taking food to the Hummels, rather than in words. There is one section of the book, however, which very clearly shows the importance of religion to Jo. Mr. Bhaer is debating philosophy with his friends, and Jo begins to feel uneasy, as though religion is being reasoned into nothingness. Then Mr. Bhaer breaks into an eloquent and indignant defense of religion. Suddenly, as he speaks,

The old beliefs, that had lasted so long, seemed better than the new. God was not a blind force, and immortality was not a pretty fable, but a blessed fact. She felt as if she had solid ground under her feet again, and when Mr. Bhaer paused, outtalked but not one whit convinced, Jo wanted to clap her hands and thank him.

Louisa May Alcott put a great deal of herself into Jo, who seems to share her simple Unitarian beliefs. Jo and Beth both refer to Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, and Jo endeavors to model herself on the character of Christian in the book. She cares very little for the outward forms and display of religion, which is one reason why she seldom talks about it.