Chris MacDonald introduces a topic that I have long struggled with, mixing one’s faith and business. Though he focuses primarily on Christian businesses and a specific trade show, I think the topic is applicable to any faith.

The issue is obviously very relevant to business ethics (hence Chris’ post) but also a very relevant to every person whether they are a consumer or a business owner, and regardless of whether they follow a certain faith or not. There are just as many ethical issues with patronizing a religion-focused business as there are with targeting a religion-specific demographic as a business owner.

I have struggled with both sides of the equation, not wanting to mix my faith (I’m a Christian) and business, and always having been a bit leery of businesses targeting specific faiths. I’d be interested to hear how other entrepreneurs and detail-oriented consumers have dealt with this very challenging topic.

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