by Angela Nazworth | July 27, 2012 6:04 pm
Fast-food chicken chain Chick-fil-A has garnered major headline time for its Christian affiliations. Several years ago, reporters clamored about the company’s decision to close on Sundays. Today, it’s the restaurant’s stance on same-sex marriage[1] that has tongues wagging.
While the chicken joint is known for its CEO’s faith in God — and for its dyslexic cows … and its waffle fries — it’s not the only business that expresses its spiritual views.
Here are five other businesses that have religious ties.
Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN[2]) supports faith in the workplace and founded The Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace[3] at the University of Arkansas’ Walton College. The company directly mentions God on the Core Values[4] section of its website: “We strive to honor God and be respectful of each other, our customers, and other stakeholders.”
In-N-Out Burger
Since the 1980’s, In-N-Out Burger the burger has printed Bible quotes on some of its packaging such as cups and wrappers. Snopes.com confirms[5] that burger joint’s milkshake cup bears a notation to Proverbs 3:5.
Forever 21 is an edgy Christian-owned fashion retailer wildly popular among young women. A Bible reference is found on the bottom of all its shopping bags.
Arts and craft retail chain Hobby Lobby does not keep its Christian heritage a secret. On it’s website[6], the company expresses its commitment to “honoring the Lord in all we do by operating the company in a manner consistent with Biblical principles.”
Popular Internet matchmaking site eHarmony was founded by evangelical Christian psychologist Dr. Neil Clark Warren in 2000. The company operates on Christian principles. Ironically, ChristianMingle, a competitor of eHarmony’s, is owned by the secular company Sparklife.
If you’d like to find Christian-owned businesses near you: www.shepherdsguide.com[7]
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