(www.bizchicksrule.com) — If you haven’t yet read the post Should Religion Be Part of Your Brand?, I hope you’ll take a moment to check it out, and to read the comment trail and see what folks are saying about the subject. There’s a great conversation going on there, including these excerpted commments:
From John @ Mormon Foodie:

I use my religion as part of my blog brand, “Mormon Foodie.” Mostly that’s because I’m writing from the perspective a member of that religion’s culture. My religion is tied into my product, and my target audience. I suspect that the majority of my audience …read more

(www.bizchicksrule.com) — I have been wanting to post about this for a long time, but I’ve been putting it off because I couldn’t figure out a way to discuss it tactfully. So, I’ve given up on tact. I wish companies would keep their religious views to themselves. Including them on your trucks, teeshirts, website, whatever is unprofessional and it makes me angry. Really, really angry. Here’s why.

It’s an election year, so what better time to remember the journey toward women’s right to vote in America? This slideshow hits the highlights and marjor figures with some great facts and a peppy sountrack.

Do you choose to vote? Why or why not?
I’ll go first. I believe strongly in equality of the sexes, just as I believe in racial equality. But althought I am a registered voter, I choose not to vote for religious reasons. I believe that I should pay my taxes and obey the law, but that otherwise, I should not be involved in politics based on what …read more

The lively discussion sparked by Kelly’s post about God and taxes at Taxgirl got me thinking more about a topic that’s been on my mind lately:
What place does religion have in the workplace?
Personally, I think there’s a strong argument for religious morals and values in business dealings. The Bible contains straightforward advice on contracts, dealing with employees, running a business from your home, all kinds of stuff. (And no, I’m not making this up!) It also teaches timeless principles like honesty, integrity, a good work ethic, and setting good priorities. But how overt should your religious beliefs be at work?
I …read more