Bourses, boardrooms and Babylon

Business and religion are not usually mixed, but this is gradually changing with the emergence of a new breed of religious business people who feel that the evils of capitalism can best be dealt with from within the business world itself. Several organizations have already been established to support adherents of different religions who operate in the business sector. These organizations include the International Christian Chamber of Commerce and London's Nichiren Shoshu City Business Group. The Crescent investment plan has been established to guide Muslims in saving according to the Koran. The Jewish business community has a highly developed code of business ethics. Religious fundamentalists may yet succeed in keeping capitalist greed in check.