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Abortion on Wall Street, Part 1

10/5/2011

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There's a moral dilemma facing many Christian investors. The question surrounds the concept of moral investing. Where does a Christian investor draw the line? We are sometimes encouraged to forego purchases by boycotting companies that engage in anti-Christian behavior. And, while the intent is noble, I would suggest that there is an even greater (and more important) consideration.

Certainly, there is Biblical support for avoiding (where possible) doing business with such companies, but what about OWNING such a company? Should a Christian OWN a company that produces pornography or participates in the abortion industry? 

As stockholders in such companies, Christians ARE owners. Each share of stock represents a proportional ownership interest in the company. Shareholders in a company have bought that company's stock because they have expressed an interest in profiting from the company's business activities. 

So, I ask again. Should a Christian OWN stock in such a company? Is it possible to own stock in the porn or casino industries, and at the same time genuinely pray for an end to porn and gambling? What about a company in the abortion business? Can we OWN it and pray for an end to the holocaust that makes it profitable? 

You say, "But I just own mutual funds or a variable annuity." Guess what... ownership of shares in a mutual fund or variable annuity represents proportional interest in the underlying stocks - so we remain stockholders in every company that mutual fund holds in it's portfolio. Do you know what you OWN? 
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    Stephen Arnold is the Founder of Storehouse Advisory Group, a Tennessee-based financial planning and investment advisory firm specializing in Biblically-Responsible Investing. 

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