🇺🇸🇪🇺 Fireside Chat | Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of American Founding: How Religious Freedom Helps Business
By USA-EU Transatlantic Business Summit
A thoughtful discussion with Brian J. Grim, President of the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation, moderated by Dominika Cosic of Euronews.
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the conversation explored an often-overlooked pillar of prosperity: religious freedom as a driver of economic strength.
🔎 Key Insights
🕊 A Level Playing Field
Religious freedom is not about promoting one faith, it ensures that all beliefs have equal space. Societies that protect this principle tend to experience less conflict and greater stability.
🏢 A Business Advantage
Faith-friendly workplaces thrive. When employees feel they must hide core aspects of their identity, companies lose engagement and talent. Inclusive cultures strengthen retention, integrity, and innovation.
📈 Ethics & Innovation
Many religious traditions emphasise integrity and accountability, values that translate directly into strong corporate cultures. Some of the most dynamic innovation ecosystems are built by minority communities striving to prove themselves.
⚠ A Modern Challenge
The politicisation of religion, or “religious nationalism”, risks undermining both democratic institutions and business environments.
The broader message: religious freedom is not only a constitutional principle, but it is also an economic asset.