They Turned Aslan
Into a Punchline.

To Members of Congress and Relevant Trump Administration Officials,

We write as citizens who strongly support policies that expand savings opportunities for American families. We appreciate the intent behind the Trump Accounts Program to encourage long-term investment and better the future of the next generation.

However, as currently described, the program appears to inadvertently exclude individuals who seek to honor God in their financial decisions. According to the IRS, “The funds in Trump Accounts must be invested in certain mutual funds or exchange-traded funds that track the S&P 500 or another index of primarily American equities.”

If this requirement is interpreted to mean that funds must track the S&P 500, NASDAQ, or Dow Jones, then participants would effectively be forced to invest in companies opposed to Christian values, such as Nvidia, Apple, Meta, Walmart, and Microsoft. These corporations and others use investment dollars to support initiatives and industries that conflict with our Christian values, including the promotion of the LGBT agenda, abortion, the distribution of sexually explicit material, and more.

For millions of Americans, investment decisions are not merely financial; they are matters of conscience. A large number of Christians choose to align their investments with their convictions, seeking to avoid companies that actively promote agendas and activities contrary to their sincerely held religious convictions. They should not be placed in the position of choosing between participation in this program and adherence to deeply held moral beliefs.

We respectfully request that Congress and the Treasury Department issue clear guidance affirming that:

1. Eligible investment options in the Trump Accounts will include index-based funds or comparable funds that apply faith-based screens.

2. Biblically responsible mutual funds and ETFs, such as those offered by Timothy Plan and similar providers, that meet cost and structural requirements are not excluded from participation.

3. The program is administered in a manner that protects religious liberty and conscience rights consistent with longstanding federal policy.

The “Biblically Responsible Investing” movement represents billions of dollars in assets and serves a substantial and growing segment of American households. These investors are committed to strong returns, American enterprise, and faithful stewardship. Ensuring their inclusion strengthens the program’s reach and reflects America’s longstanding commitment to religious freedom.

Programs designed to serve all Americans should not disadvantage those who seek to align their financial lives with their faith.

We respectfully urge prompt clarification so that families can participate in the Trump Accounts Program with confidence that their convictions will be protected.

Thank you for your leadership and consideration.

Sincerely,
Concerned American Citizens (signed below)

Dear Pierce H. Norton and Walter S. Hulse,

We are writing as concerned shareholders and/or potential investors of ONEOK Inc.

We firmly believe that companies should be in the business of making a profit and should not use shareholder money to force part-owners of their company to fund agendas that they may disagree with.

According to our research, ONEOK has a history of promoting the LGBTQ agenda through funding organizations that seek to advance pro-LGBTQ legislation and/or promote the LGBTQ lifestyle to children.

These actions and investments go directly against our faith and our worldview. While we do not expect all people to share our faith and values, we do expect companies to prevent stakeholders from becoming default investors in these controversial issues.

As a large group of Christian conservative investors, we are choosing to sell our shares in your company so as not to fund these initiatives. As long-term investors, we will now look to invest our money into other companies, including direct competitors of yours, who do not use shareholder money to support agendas that violate our consciences.

It is our hope and desire that ONEOK will go back to operating with excellence in what you do, and refrain from using shareholder funds to support any social agenda, whether this be liberal or conservative. 

Below are some of the specific areas where ONEOK has failed our screening process: 

SPONSOR

• Oklahomans for Equality, Equality Gala (okeq.org/gala) | 6/14/25 (Oklahomans for Equality, Equality Gala (Sponsor) Seeks equal rights for LGBT individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. (2025,2016)

PROMOTE

• Oneok Inc LinkedIn (www.oneok.com) | 10/12/2025 (Celebrates Tulsa Pride Parade in the workplace.(2025,2024)

• Oneok Inc LinkedIn (www.oneok.com) | 6/30/25 (Celebrates Pride Month in the Workplace.)

PHILANTHROPY

• Out & Equal Corporate Partners (www.outandequal.org) | 8/6/2025 (Out & Equal Corporate Partners: Out & Equal Workplace Advocates is the world’s premier nonprofit organization dedicated to achieving lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender workplace equality. (2025)

If you feel this information is inaccurate or may be changing, please contact Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries at [email protected]. You can also contact our organization at (484) 364-3454 to discuss ways in which you can stop violating our screens and be placed back on our buy list suggestions.

Thank you in advance for your diligent attention to this matter. 

Sincerely,

Financial Issues Partners (signed below)

Dear Mr. Musk and those in leadership at Tesla,

We are writing as concerned shareholders and/or potential investors of your company.

We are partners of Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries, a group of thousands of investors who choose to ensure their investments and faith align. Tesla has been a recommended buy to partners of Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries, and many of our partners hold a stake in your company.

Our conviction is simple: companies should focus on delivering value and innovation, not on promoting or funding controversial social agendas using shareholder funds. The by-product of a company entering into these controversial topics is that they, in turn, force investors/part-owners of said company to fund agendas that do not align with their values or worldview.

According to our research, Tesla has crossed this line by publicly affirming and funding employee health care policies that include abortion-related travel and transgender medical procedures. As stakeholders we refuse to be party to issues that directly violate biblical principles.

While we do not expect all people to share our faith and values, we do expect companies to protect stakeholders from inadvertently becoming default investors in these controversial issues.

As a large group of Christian conservative investors, we are choosing to sell our shares in your company so as not to fund these initiatives. As long-term investors, we will now look to invest our money into other companies, including competitors of yours, who do not use shareholder money to support agendas that violate our consciences.

It is our hope and desire that Tesla will choose to operate with excellence in what you do, and refrain from using shareholder funds to support any social agenda, whether this be liberal or conservative.

If you would like to discuss this letter or the philosophy behind biblically responsible investing, please contact Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries at [email protected] or at (484) 364-3454. Below are some of the company actions and policies that led us to this decision and which fuel the culture wars while doing nothing to support the profitability of the company for investors:

• Coverage of abortion-related travel for employees

• Coverage of transgender surgeries and procedures

• Public support for policies that promote controversial gender ideologies

If you feel this information is inaccurate or may be changing, please contact Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries at [email protected]. You can also contact our organization at (484) 364-3454 to discuss ways in which you can stop violating our screens and be placed back on our buy list suggestions.

Thank you in advance for your diligent attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Financial Issues Partners (signed below)

To: Jensen Huang, CEO, and the Board of Directors of NVIDIA Corporation

We, the undersigned, are writing to express our deep concern regarding NVIDIA’s use of company resources to promote and subsidize gender-transition procedures, as evidenced on the NVIDIA website:

“Gender affirmation is a positive life event and something we celebrate at NVIDIA. We provide a variety of resources and benefits to help you or your family member transition.”

While we respect the dignity of all individuals and do not expect everyone to share our faith or values, we believe that company dollars should not be used to advance lifestyle choices or elective procedures that directly contradict biblical truth. By funding “gender transitioning” surgeries and related benefits, NVIDIA is taking an ideological stance that directly opposes a large number of your employees, shareholders, and customers’ faith.

Additionally, you are forcing all shareholders/owners in your company to fund these procedures by default. Thousands of Financial Issues partners have held stocks in your company for an extended period of time, with NVIDIA holding a place on our buy lists multiple times as early as 2017. These partners are now choosing to sell these shares since the company has chosen to take a stand in cultural issues that violate our biblical principles.

This practice also raises issues of fairness. Other employees with needs for elective or lifestyle-related procedures do not receive comparable benefits. A company benefit structure should serve all employees equitably rather than prioritizing a narrow social or political agenda.

We respectfully call on NVIDIA to:

1. Cease using shareholder and corporate funds to promote or subsidize gender-transition procedures.
2. Refrain from advancing divisive social agendas that alienate employees, customers, and investors of faith.
3. Focus corporate resources on benefits that strengthen and support all employees equally, such as healthcare, family support, education, and professional development.

As a company at the forefront of technological innovation and the corporate world at large, NVIDIA has an opportunity to lead with integrity—by treating all employees fairly and stewarding corporate resources responsibly.

We urge you to reconsider this policy and return to a benefits framework that serves the good of all without violating deeply held convictions of faith-based stakeholders.

If you would like to discuss this letter or the philosophy behind biblically responsible investing, please contact Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries at [email protected] or at (484) 364-3454.

Sincerely,

Dear John May, Joshua Jepsen, Josh Beal, and those in leadership at Deere and Company,

This letter is to express our appreciation as shareholders and/or potential investors of your company.

We are partners of Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries (FISM), a group of thousands of investors who choose to ensure their investments are faith-aligned. John Deere has been a recommended buy to partners of FISM and has even served as a foundational stock for many of our partners' portfolios.

We firmly believe that companies should be in the business of making a profit and should not use shareholder money to force investors/part-owners of their company to fund agendas that do not align with their values or worldview.

Due to your high score on the HRC Corporate Index and other information that had recently come to light regarding your sponsorship of the LGBTQ agenda we were poised to sell our shares in your company. This is so we would not be default investors in agendas that stand in direct violation of our worldview.

However, due to your recent public reversal on these issues, we are pleased to keep you on our master stock list. We want to thank you for listening to your shareholders and customers and choosing to focus on those things that directly push your business rather than a radical agenda forward.

We do not expect all people to share our faith and values, but we do expect companies to protect stakeholders from inadvertently becoming default investors in these controversial issues. Thank you for moving your business model in this direction.

It is our hope and desire that Deere and Company will now remain dedicated to operating with excellence in what you do, and refrain from using shareholder funds to support any social agenda, whether this be liberal or conservative.

We also would encourage you to completely move away from all DEI policies and return to hiring individuals based on their skill set, character, qualifications, and fit for the job rather than any attempt to fill quotas or pass some sort of diversity litmus test.

If you would like to discuss this letter or the philosophy behind biblically responsible investing, please contact Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries at [email protected] or at (484) 364-3454.

Sincerely,

Financial Issues Partners (signed below)

Dear Hal Lawton, Kurt Barton, Kimberly Gardiner, and the Executive Management Team at Tractor Supply Company,

This letter is to express our appreciation as shareholders and/or potential investors of your company

We are partners of Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries (FISM), a group of thousands of investors who choose to ensure their investments are faith-aligned. Tractor Supply Company has been a recommended buy to partners of FISM and has even served as a foundational stock for many of our partners' portfolios.

We firmly believe that companies should be in the business of making a profit and should not use shareholder money to force investors/part-owners of their company to fund agendas that do not align with their values or worldview.

Due to your perfect score on the HRC Corporate Index and other information that had recently come to light regarding your sponsorship of the LGBTQ agenda we were poised to sell our shares in your company. This is so we would not be default investors in agendas that stand in direct violation of our worldview.

However, due to your recent public reversal on these issues, we are pleased to keep you on our master stock list. We want to thank you for listening to your shareholders and customers and choosing to focus on those things that directly push your business rather than a radical agenda forward.

We do not expect all people to share our faith and values, but we do expect companies to protect stakeholders from inadvertently becoming default investors in these controversial issues. Thank you for moving your business model in this direction.

It is our hope and desire that Tractor Supply Company will now remain dedicated to operating with excellence in what you do, and refrain from using shareholder funds to support any social agenda, whether this be liberal or conservative.

If you would like to discuss this letter or the philosophy behind biblically responsible investing, please contact Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries at [email protected] or at (484) 364-3454.

Sincerely,

Financial Issues Partners (signed below)

Dear Maryann Mannen, John J. Quaid, Kristina Kazarian, and the Executive Management Team at Marathon Petroleum Corporation.

We are writing as concerned shareholders and/or potential investors of Marathon Petroleum Corporation.

We firmly believe that companies should be in the business of making a profit and should not use shareholder money to force part-owners of their company to fund agendas that they may disagree with.

According to our research, Marathon Petroleum Corporation has a history of promoting the LGBTQ agenda through funding organizations that seek to advance pro-LGBTQ legislation and/or promote the LGBTQ lifestyle to children.

These actions and investments go directly against our faith and our worldview. While we do not expect all people to share our faith and values, we do expect companies to prevent stakeholders from becoming default investors in these controversial issues.

As a large group of Christian conservative investors, we are choosing to sell our shares in your company so as not to fund these initiatives. As long-term investors, we will now look to invest our money into other companies, including direct competitors of yours, who do not use shareholder money to support agendas that violate our consciences.

It is our hope and desire that Marathon Petroleum Corporation will go back to operating with excellence in what you do, and refrain from using shareholder funds to support any social agenda, whether this be liberal or conservative.

Below are some of the specific areas where Marathon Petroleum Corporation has failed our screening process:

SPONSOR

• Twin Cities Pride (www.tcpride.org) | 6/30/2024

Twin Cities Pride Festival (Sponsor) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Minnesota corporation, with a mission to "Create experiences that bring the greater GLBT community together to commemorate our diverse heritage, foster inclusion, educate and create awareness of issues, and celebrate achievements in equality." (2024)

• Pride San Antonio (www.pridesanantonio.org) | 6/29/2024

Pride San Antonio (Sponsor) Produces several events to celebrate LGBT Pride. We must persevere in the face of hatred, bigotry, etc. We must continue to live our lives in the open and stand strong and proud against those who would cause us harm. (2024,2022,2021,2020,2019,2017)

• Motor City Pride (www.motorcitypride.org) | 6/9/2024

Motor City Pride (Sponsor). Motor City Pride is a volunteer-driven event celebrating the lives of Michigan's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender citizens. (2024,2023,2022,2021)

• Utah Pride (utahpride.org) | 6/2/2024

Utah Pride (Sponsor) It is a celebration of hope to inspire a future without discrimination where everyone is free to be their authentic selves. The LGBTQ+ Pride events are meant to encourage, educate, commemorate, and celebrate our community. (2024,2023)

• Long Beach Pride (www.longbeachpride.com) | 5/19/2024

Long Beach Pride (Sponsor) A not-for-profit organization that produces events serving the LGBT and allied community, and that include the Parade, Festival, Expo, and adjunct, officially sanctioned events. < Marathon (2024,2023)

• Toledo Pride (www.toledopride.com) | 8/19/2022

Toledo Pride (Sponsor) Works for equality for all Ohioans regardless of marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, through education, anti-defamation efforts, and activism. Fights for civil rights and advocacy to ensure LGBT equality, exploring more of what Northwest Ohio has to offer for the LGBT community. (2022,2021)

PROMOTE

• HRC Corporate Equality Index Guide (www.hrc.org) | 12/31/2023

HRC Corporate Equality Index Score 100%. HRC Foundation Corporate Equality Index rewards employers demonstrating commitment to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workers through engaging with and supporting the broader LGBT community. Efforts include positive, targeted marketing and advertising, philanthropic activities, event sponsorships, and/or engage in recruitment or awareness campaigns. (2023,2022,2021,2020)

If you feel this information is inaccurate or may be changing, please contact Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries at [email protected]. You can also contact our organization at (484) 364-3454 to discuss ways in which you can stop violating our screens and be placed back on our buy list suggestions.

Thank you in advance for your diligent attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Financial Issues Partners (signed below)

Dear Marvin R. Ellison, Brandon Sink, Seemantini Godbole, and the Executive Management Team at Lowe’s,

This letter is to express our appreciation as shareholders and/or potential investors of your company.

We are partners of Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries (FISM), a group of thousands of investors who choose to ensure their investments are faith-aligned. Lowe's has been a recommended buy multiple times over the past decade and a large number of us have had Lowes as a part of our portfolio.

We firmly believe that companies should be in the business of making a profit and should not use shareholder money to force investors/part-owners of their company to fund agendas that do not align with their values or worldview.

Due to your sponsorship of the LGBTQ agenda we had recently moved to sell our shares in your company. This is so we would not be default investors in agendas that stand in direct violation of our worldview.

However, due to your recent public reversal on these issues, we are now free to consider adding you to our buy list when company metrics once again trigger a buy recommendation to our partners.  We want to thank you for listening to your shareholders and customers and choosing to focus on those things that directly push your business rather than a radical agenda forward

We do not expect all people to share our faith and values, but we do expect companies to protect stakeholders from inadvertently becoming default investors in these controversial issues. Thank you for moving your business model in this direction.

It is our hope and desire that Lowe’s will now remain dedicated to operating with excellence in what you do, and refrain from using shareholder funds to support any social agenda, whether this be liberal or conservative.

We also would encourage you to completely move away from all DEI policies and return to hiring individuals based on their skill set, character, qualifications, and fit for the job rather than any attempt to fill quotas or pass some sort of diversity litmus test.

If you would like to discuss this letter or the philosophy behind biblically responsible investing, please contact Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries at [email protected] or at (484) 364-3454.

Sincerely,

Financial Issues Partners (signed below)

Dear Marvin R. Ellison, Brandon Sink, Seemantini Godbole, and those in leadership at Lowe's,

We are writing as concerned shareholders and/or potential investors of your company.

We are partners of Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries which is a group of thousands of investors who choose to ensure their investments and faith align. Lowe's has been a recommended buy to partners of Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries and many of our partners hold a stake in your company over the past two decades.

We firmly believe that companies should be in the business of making a profit and should not use shareholder money to force investors/part-owners of their company to fund agendas that do not align with their values or worldview.

According to our research, we have found that Lowe's has a history of promoting the LGBTQ agenda through funding organizations that seek to advance pro-LGBTQ legislation and/or promote the LGBTQ lifestyle to children.

These actions and investments go directly against our faith and our worldview. While we do not expect all people to share our faith and values, we do expect companies to protect stakeholders from inadvertently becoming default investors in these controversial issues.

As a large group of Christian conservative investors, we are choosing to sell our shares in your company so as not to fund these initiatives. As long-term investors, we will now look to invest our money into other companies, including direct competitors of yours, who do not use shareholder money to support agendas that violate our consciences. 

It is our hope and desire that Lowe's will choose to operate with excellence in what you do, and refrain from using shareholder funds to support any social agenda, whether this be liberal or conservative.

We also would encourage you to completely move away from all DEI policies and return to hiring individuals based on their skill set, character, qualifications, and fit for the job rather than any attempt to fill quotas or pass some sort of diversity litmus test.

If you would like to discuss this letter or the philosophy behind biblically responsible investing, please contact Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries at [email protected] or at (484) 364-3454.

Below are some of the specific events and or organizations Lowe's has used shareholder money to support which fuels the culture wars while doing nothing to support the profitability of the company for investors:

• Lexington Pride (www.lexpridefest.org) | 6/29/2024
• Stonewall Columbus Pride (www.columbuspride.org) | 6/15/2024
• Boston Pride (www.bostonpride.org) | 6/8/2024
• North Carolina HRC Gala Dinner | 2/10/2024
• Charlotte Pride (www.charlottepride.org) | 8/20/2023
• St. Louis Pride (www.pridestl.org) | 6/25/2023
• Come Out With Pride Orlando (www.comeoutwithpride.com) | 10/21/2023

If you feel this information is inaccurate or may be changing, please contact Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries at [email protected]. You can also contact our organization at (484) 364-3454 to discuss ways in which you can stop violating our screens and be placed back on our buy list suggestions.

Thank you in advance for your diligent attention to this matter. 

Sincerely,

Financial Issues Partners (signed below)

Dear Andrew Rees, Anne Mehlman, Erinn Murphy, and those in leadership at Crocs Incorporated

We are writing as concerned shareholders and/or potential investors of your company. 

We are partners of Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries which is a group of thousands of investors who choose to ensure their investments and faith align. Crocs Incorporated has been a recommended buy to partners of Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries and many of our partners hold a stake in your company.

We firmly believe that companies should be in the business of making a profit and should not use shareholder money to force investors/part-owners of their company to fund agendas that do not align with their values or worldview.

According to our research, we have found that Crocs Incorporated is funding abortion travel by reimbursing employees for expenses incurred while getting an abortion. We have also found that your company is using investor dollars to support organizations that seek to promote the LGBTQ agenda.

These actions and investments go directly against our faith and our worldview. While we do not expect all people to share our faith and values, we do expect companies to protect stakeholders from inadvertently becoming default investors in these controversial issues.

As a large group of Christian conservative investors, we are choosing to sell our shares in your company so as not to fund these initiatives. As long-term investors, we will now look to invest our money into other companies, including direct competitors of yours, who do not use shareholder money to support agendas that violate our consciences. 

It is our hope and desire that Crocs Incorporated will choose to operate with excellence in what you do and refrain from using shareholder funds to support any social agenda, whether this be liberal or conservative.

If you feel this information is inaccurate or may be changing, please contact Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries at [email protected]. You can also contact our organization at (484) 364-3454 to discuss ways in which you can stop violating our screens and be placed back on our buy list suggestions.

Thank you in advance for your diligent attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Financial Issues Partners (signed below)

Dear Dr. Lisa T. Su, Victor Peng, and Jean Hu, 

We are writing as concerned shareholders and/or potential investors of your company. 

We are partners of Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries which is a group of thousands of investors who choose to ensure their investments and faith align. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. has been a recommended buy to partners of Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries and many of our partners hold a stake in your company. 

We firmly believe that companies should be in the business of making a profit and should not use shareholder money to force investors/part-owners of their company to fund agendas that they may disagree with. 

According to our research, we have found that Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. has a history of promoting the LGBTQ agenda through funding organizations that seek to advance pro-LGBTQ legislation and/or promote the LGBTQ agenda. 

These actions and investments go directly against our faith and our worldview. While we do not expect all people to share our faith and values, we do expect companies to prevent stakeholders from becoming default investors in these controversial issues. 

As a large group of Christian conservative investors, we are choosing to sell our shares in your company so as not to fund these initiatives. As long-term investors, we will now look to invest our money into other companies, including direct competitors of yours, who do not use shareholder money to support agendas that violate our consciences. 

It is our hope and desire that Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. will choose to operate with excellence in what you do and refrain from using shareholder funds to support any social agenda, whether this be liberal or conservative. 

Below are some of the specific areas where Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. has failed our screening process:

Lifestyle | Philanthropy 
Earned a 95% rating according to Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) Corporate Equality Index, which rates companies based on their corporate LGBT activism across several areas, including philanthropy, corporate policy, marketing efforts, and legislative support.

Abortion | Funding 
Promotes abortion access through legislative support, corporate philanthropic activity, and/or employee travel benefits.

If you feel this information is inaccurate or may be changing, please contact Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries at [email protected]. You can also contact our organization at (484) 364-3454 to discuss ways in which you can stop violating our screens and be placed back on our buy list suggestions. 

Thank you in advance for your diligent attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, 

Financial Issues Partners (signed below)

Dear Dave Powers, Steven Fasching, Erinn Kohler, and Andy Poljak , 

We are writing as concerned shareholders and/or potential investors of your company. 

We are partners of Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries which is a group of thousands of investors who choose to ensure their investments and faith align. Decker Brands has been a recommended buy to partners of Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries and many of our partners hold a stake in your company. 

We firmly believe that companies should be in the business of making a profit and should not use shareholder money to force investors/part-owners of their company to fund agendas that they may disagree with. 

According to our research, we have found that Decker Brands has a history of promoting the LGBTQ agenda through funding organizations that seek to advance pro-LGBTQ legislation and/or promote the LGBTQ lifestyle to children. 

These actions and investments go directly against our faith and our worldview. While we do not expect all people to share our faith and values, we do expect companies to prevent stakeholders from becoming default investors in these controversial issues. 

As a large group of Christian conservative investors, we are choosing to sell our shares in your company so as not to fund these initiatives. As long-term investors, we will now look to invest our money into other companies, including direct competitors of yours, who do not use shareholder money to support agendas that violate our consciences. 

It is our hope and desire that Decker Brands will choose to operate with excellence in what you do and refrain from using shareholder funds to support any social agenda, whether this be liberal or conservative. 

Below are some of the specific areas where Decker Brands has failed our screening process:

Lifestyle | Philanthropy 
Corporate Sponsor of Pacific Pride Foundation. While this organization seeks to do positive work by doing charitable work in caring for those with HIV, it also seeks to promote the LGBTQ+ lifestyle through advocacy and visibility.

Lifestyle | Philanthropy 
Provides support to The Trevor Project, an organization committed to ending conversion therapy. Trevor policy states, "Conversion therapy refers to a range of dangerous and discredited practices aimed at changing one’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. We are the leading campaign endeavoring to protect LGBTQ young people from conversion therapy in every state across the nation." The Trevor Project has been known to place adults in contact with children who are struggling with identity issues, sparking concerns over child safety. It also has been known to purposefully withhold information from parents of children who are questioning their sexual identity. The Trevor Project also provides counseling and suicide prevention services. Trevor also is an active advocate for advancing legislation supporting and promoting the LGBTQ+ lifestyle.

Lifestyle | Philanthropy 
Corporate Sponsor of PFLAG. PFLAG stated mission is to support, educate, and advocate for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. The organization seeks to promote the LGBTQ lifestyle to children by advocating for the inclusion of LGBTQ curriculum and books in the public school system. Additionally, PFLAG seeks to promote legislation at national and state levels that advances the LGBTQ agenda including the advocacy for controversial laws that would increase the availability of gender-altering surgeries on children.

If you feel this information is inaccurate or may be changing, please contact Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries at [email protected]. You can also contact our organization at (484) 364-3454 to discuss ways in which you can stop violating our screens and be placed back on our buy list suggestions. 

Thank you in advance for your diligent attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, 

Financial Issues Partners (signed below)

Dear Hal Lawton, Kurt Barton, Kimberly Gardiner, and the Executive Management Team at Tractor Supply Company,

This letter is to express our appreciation as shareholders and/or potential investors of your company

We are partners of Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries (FISM), a group of thousands of investors who choose to ensure their investments are faith-aligned. Tractor Supply Company has been a recommended buy to partners of FISM and has even served as a foundational stock for many of our partners' portfolios.

We firmly believe that companies should be in the business of making a profit and should not use shareholder money to force investors/part-owners of their company to fund agendas that do not align with their values or worldview.

Due to your perfect score on the HRC Corporate Index and other information that had recently come to light regarding your sponsorship of the LGBTQ agenda we were poised to sell our shares in your company. This is so we would not be default investors in agendas that stand in direct violation of our worldview.

However, due to your recent public reversal on these issues, we are pleased to keep you on our master stock list. We want to thank you for listening to your shareholders and customers and choosing to focus on those things that directly push your business rather than a radical agenda forward.

We do not expect all people to share our faith and values, but we do expect companies to protect stakeholders from inadvertently becoming default investors in these controversial issues. Thank you for moving your business model in this direction.

It is our hope and desire that Tractor Supply Company will now remain dedicated to operating with excellence in what you do, and refrain from using shareholder funds to support any social agenda, whether this be liberal or conservative.

If you would like to discuss this letter or the philosophy behind biblically responsible investing, please contact Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries at [email protected] or at (484) 364-3454.

Sincerely,

Financial Issues Partners (signed below)

Dear Ivan Tornos,

We are writing as concerned shareholders and/or potential investors of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 

We firmly believe that companies should be in the business of making a profit and should not use shareholder money to force part-owners of their company to fund agendas that they may disagree with. 

According to our research, Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. has a history of promoting the LGBTQ agenda through funding organizations that seek to advance pro-LGBTQ legislation and/or promote the LGBTQ lifestyle to children.

These actions and investments go directly against our faith and our worldview. While we do not expect all people to share our faith and values, we do expect companies to prevent stakeholders from becoming default investors in these controversial issues. 

As a large group of Christian conservative investors, we are choosing to sell our shares in your company so as not to fund these initiatives. As long-term investors, we will now look to invest our money into other companies, including direct competitors of yours, who do not use shareholder money to support agendas that violate our consciences.

It is our hope and desire that Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. will choose to operate with excellence in what you do, and refrain from using shareholder funds to support any social agenda, whether this be liberal or conservative. 

Below are some of the specific areas where Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. has failed our screening process:

• LEGISLATION
  • Equality Act (www.hrc.org) | 4/4/2023
    HRC's Business Coalition for the Equality Act, a coalition of major employers that have officially endorsed the bipartisan Equality Act. It guarantees explicit, permanent protections for LGBT people under our existing civil rights laws.

• SPONSOR
  • HRC National Dinner (www.hrcnationaldinner.org) | 10/14/2023
    HRC National Dinner (Sponsor). The HRC National Dinner brings together more than 3,000 HRC members, friends, family and allies for an evening of celebration and support for the LGBT agenda. (2023,2022,2021)
    
    
  • Fort Wayne Pride (www.fwpride.org) | 7/22/2023
    Fort Wayne Pride (Sponsor) Two day event features live entertainment, vendor market, a beer tent, concessions, workshops, tournaments, KidSpace, & fun with family. (2023,2022)

• PROMOTE
  • HRC Corporate Equality Index Guide (www.hrc.org) | 2/10/2022
    HRC Corporate Equality Index Score 100%. HRC Foundation Corporate Equality Index rewards employers demonstrating commitment to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workers through engaging with and supporting broader LGBT community. Efforts include positive, targeted marketing and advertising, philanthropic activities, event sponsorships, and/or engage in recruitment or awareness campaigns. (2022)
    
    
• PHILANTHROPY
  • The Trevor Project (www.thetrevorproject.org) | 6/15/2023
    Provides support to The Trevor Project, an organization committed to ending conversion therapy. Trevor policy states, "Conversion therapy refers to a range of dangerous and discredited practices aimed at changing one’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. We are the leading campaign endeavoring to protect LGBTQ young people from conversion therapy in every state across the nation." Trevor also is an active advocate for advancing legislation supporting and promoting the LGBTQ+ lifestyle. (2023)
    
    
  • Human Rights Campaign (www.hrclosangeles.org) | 3/25/2023
    HRC Los Angeles Gala Dinner (Corporate Partner) 

If you feel this information is inaccurate or may be changing, please contact Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries at [email protected]. You can also contact our organization at (484) 364-3454 to discuss ways in which you can stop violating our screens and be placed back on our buy list suggestions.

Thank you in advance for your diligent attention to this matter. 

Sincerely,

Financial Issues Partners (signed below)

Dear William C. Rhodes III and Philip B. Daniele,

We are writing as concerned shareholders and potential investors of Autozone Inc.. 

We firmly believe that companies should be in the business of making a profit and should not use shareholder money to force part-owners of their company to fund agendas that they may disagree with. 

According to our research, AutoZone has a history of corporate philanthropy to Planned Parenthood, which is the single largest provider of elective abortions in the U.S. 

These actions and investments go directly against our faith and our worldview. While we do not expect all people to share our faith and values, we do expect companies to prevent stakeholders from becoming default investors in these controversial issues. 

As a large group of Christian conservative investors, we are choosing to sell our shares in your company so as not to directly fund these initiatives. As long-term investors, we will now look to invest our money into other companies in your sector of the industry including direct competitors of yours. 

It is our hope and desire that Autozone Inc. will choose to operate with excellence in what you do, and refrain from using shareholder funds to support any social agenda, whether this be liberal or conservative. 

If you feel this information is inaccurate or may be changing, please contact Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries at [email protected]. You can also contact our organization at (484) 364-3454 to discuss ways in which you can stop violating our screens and be placed back on our buy list suggestions.

Thank you in advance for your diligent attention to this matter. 

Sincerely,

Financial Issues Partners (signed below)