When religion and business are mentioned at the same time, there is a strong expectation that someone will be offended. What exactly bothers people when the idea of ​​mixing religion and business is mentioned? Is it because they have different beliefs or none at all? Or is it out of fear of what the business world might become if religion were widely accepted? I believe the tension created by mixing business and religion is nothing but confusion, intimidation and fear. To begin with, it is necessary to clarify the real meaning of religion and Britannica (2005) defines it as: the relationship of “human beings” with what they consider to be holy, sacred, spiritual or divine. Worship is probably the most fundamental element of religion, but moral conduct, right belief, and participation in religious institutions are generally also constitutive elements of religious life as practiced by believers and devotees and as commanded by the sages and religious scriptures” (Britannica 2005). . Many believe that religion has no connection to business or that it should not be connected, when in fact it plays a very important role, particularly through commonalities of moral conduct. In the business world, there are three main sectors that are affected by religion in diverse but similar ways. Religion affects international trade between different countries and the United States. The way business ethics are determined, shaped, taught and followed is also influenced by religion. It also plays a role in how businesses are run and how business rules/laws are created. These three areas of activity are very important in ensuring that things run smoothly and efficiently in society, in business...... middle of paper ......s, 66, 53-70.Helble, Mathias. “Is God good for business? » Kyklos 60.3 (2007): 385-413. Premier Academic Research. EBSCO. Internet. May 10, 2011. Lewer, Joshua J. and Hendrik Van den Berg. “Estimating the institutional and network effects of religious cultures on international trade.” Kyklos 60.2 (2007): 255-277. Premier Academic Research. EBSCO. Internet. May 13, 2011. Thomas, D.C. (2002). The essentials of international management: an intercultural perspective. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Wilson, Rodney (1997). Economy, ethics and religion: Jewish, Christian and Muslim economic thought. Durham, NC: Macmillan.YI-HUI, HO. “ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND ETHICAL REASONING ABILITIES OF FUTURE ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONALS.” Social Behavior and Personality: An International Journal 37.5 (2009): 673-678. Premier Academic Research. EBSCO. Internet. May 16 2011