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View Poll Results: Do you patronize mainly Christian owned businesses?
Yes, almost exclusively 1 2.33%
Yes, as much as possible 7 16.28%
No, it doesn't matter to me, customer service is more important 25 58.14%
No, I purposely avoid them 10 23.26%
Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 07-15-2007, 09:05 PM
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I can honsetly say, Other than Chick Fil-A and a few chain Christian book stores, I can't name Christian owned stores. I do shop at those places, along with a million other places. It has no impact on whether or not I shop there or not. I do however look for places with good customer service.

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Old 07-16-2007, 02:23 AM
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I responded no, that it doesn't matter. But I do notice when a company makes a sincere effort when they don't really have too.
For instance, the Martin's "Famous Dutch Taste" Potato Rolls and Bread baking company mention this on the underside of their package:

"May God bless all of our customers with goodness and health! We appreciate every one of you. From The Martin's Team"

Because the label also says that the company is "American Family Owned and Operated", I feel that the blessing has some sincere meaning to it, and it probably reflects the owners actual values to a certain extent.
Does it matter? No. But do I notice? Yes. BTW, their products are really great tasting too!

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Old 07-16-2007, 01:27 PM
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If they had christian logos on their business cards etc. I would not shop there just because of that (unless the money they made went to charity or the church or something). I think that trying to enrich yourself by using Christian symbols and Jesus is an un-christian thing to do.

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Old 07-16-2007, 01:32 PM
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Here is a thought. Do you think that maybe people put this on their cards simply as a statement of faith and not looking to make money off it? When I had my marketing/web development company I considered putting the fish emblem on my website. My thinking was that it would be a nice testimony of my faith. But then I thought it could possibly turn people away and they should see Christ in me rather than a fish emblem. I was never looking to make money off the concept when I thought about it. Just another thought to consider

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Old 07-16-2007, 01:36 PM
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Here is a thought. Do you think that maybe people put this on their cards simply as a statement of faith and not looking to make money off it? When I had my marketing/web development company I considered putting the fish emblem on my website. My thinking was that it would be a nice testimony of my faith. But then I thought it could possibly turn people away and they should see Christ in me rather than a fish emblem. I was never looking to make money off the concept when I thought about it. Just another thought to consider
I think that's an excellent point. Obviously by the responses I've seen in this thread, I might be actually be hurting my business by doing what I do. I certainly don't do it to try and gain business, otherwise, like Magellan said, I'd do it at the beginning. I don't want anyone to use me BECAUSE I'm Christian, I'm just not ashamed to BE Christian. I don't know if that makes sense, but like I said earlier, it's just who I am.

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Old 07-16-2007, 01:55 PM
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I think that's an excellent point. Obviously by the responses I've seen in this thread, I might be actually be hurting my business by doing what I do. I certainly don't do it to try and gain business, otherwise, like Magellan said, I'd do it at the beginning. I don't want anyone to use me BECAUSE I'm Christian, I'm just not ashamed to BE Christian. I don't know if that makes sense, but like I said earlier, it's just who I am.
Alpha. while there are many opinions here, that is all they are, people's opinions. I would not stop giving out the book because of what is said here or anywhere. If you are doing it in the right spirit..which is evident by your posts then I truly would not be concerned. You have an awesome opportunity to touch so many lives. You never know what is going on in someone's life and God can and has used that book and you to change them.

If someone is offended by the book they will more than likely say so. It sounds like you've been successful in your career. Trust in God for your leads and continue to do what you're doing. I seriously believe that people do not look at you giving them the book as proselytzing. If you are in RL who you are here in CD then people know you and your motives.

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