Religious Doctrines and their Influence on Entrepreneurship

Acknowledgments
Prologue
References
Contents
List of Figures
Part I Doctrines in Entrepreneurship
1 The Origin of Religious Preconceptions
	Religious Influence on Capitalism
	References
2 Ranking Doctrinal Effectiveness
	The Theory of Rational Expectations
	The Role of Spiritual Feelings
	Doctrinal Effectiveness
	References
3 Analytical Organization
	Project Organization
4 Christian Denominations and Their Doctrines
	Christian Doctrines
	References
5 World Religions and Their Doctrines
	The Doctrines of Nine World Religions
Part II Doctrinal Differences Among Christian Denominations
6 Adventist Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	God
	Holy Trinity
	Holy Ghost
	Holy Bible
	Pre-existence of Man
	Ecclesiastical Authority
	Baptism
	Virgin Birth, Immaculate Conception
	Did Christ Organize a Church?
	Lord’s Supper
	Christ’s Atonement
	Life After Death/Man’s Resurrection
	Vicarious Salvation for the Dead
	Status of Non-Believers
	Miracles
	Satan
	Heaven and Hell
	Church Membership
	Divine Revelation
	Marriage
	Purpose of Life
	Christ’s Second Coming
	Summary of the Impact of Adventist Doctrine on Entrepreneurship
	References
7 Baptist Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	God
	Holy Trinity
	Holy Ghost
	Holy Bible
	Pre-existence of Man
	Ecclesiastical Authority
	Baptism
	Virgin Birth, Immaculate Conception
	Did Christ Organize a Church?
	Lord’s Supper
	Christ’s Atonement
	Man’s Resurrection
	Life After Death
	Vicarious Salvation for the Dead
	Status of Non-Believers
	Miracles
	Satan
	Heaven and Hell
	Church Necessary for Salvation
	Divine Revelation
	Marriage
	Purpose of life
	Christ’s Second Coming
	Summary of the Impact of Baptist Doctrine on Entrepreneurship
	References
8 Christian Scientist Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	God
	Holy Trinity
	Holy Ghost
	Holy Bible
	Pre-Existence of Man
	Ecclesiastical Authority
	Baptism
	Virgin Birth, Immaculate Conception
	Did Christ Organize a Church?
	Lord’s Supper
	Christ’s Atonement
	Man’s Resurrection
	Life After Death
	Vicarious Work for Dead
	Status of Non-Believers
	Miracles
	Satan
	Heaven and Hell
	Church Necessary for Salvation?
	Divine Revelation
	Marriage
	Purpose of Life
	Christ’s Second Coming
	Summary of the Impact of Christian Science Doctrine on Entrepreneurship
	References
9 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	God
	Holy Trinity
	Holy Ghost
	Holy Bible
	Pre-Existence of Man
	Ecclesiastical Authority
	Baptism
	Virgin Birth, Immaculate Conception
	Did Christ Organize a Church?
	Lord’s Supper
	Christ’s Atonement
	Man’s Resurrection
	Life After Death
	Vicarious Salvation for the Dead
	Status of Non-Believers
	Miracles
	Satan
	Heaven and Hell
	Church Necessary for Salvation?
	Divine Revelation
	Marriage
	Purpose of Life
	Christ’s Second Coming
	Summary of the Impact of the Doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Entrepreneurship
	References
10 Congregational Christian Churches
	God
	Holy Trinity
	Holy Ghost
	Holy Bible
	Pre-Existence of Man
	Ecclesiastical Authority
	Baptism
	Virgin Birth, Immaculate Conception
	Did Christ Organize a Church?
	Lord’s Supper
	Christ’s Atonement
	Man’s Resurrection
	Life After Death
	Vicarious Work for Dead
	Status of Non-Believers
	Miracles
	Satan
	Heaven and Hell
	Church Necessary for Salvation?
	Divine Revelation
	Marriage
	Purpose of Life
	Christ’s Second Coming
	Summary of the Impact of the Doctrine of the Congregational Christian Churches on Entrepreneurship
	References
11 Disciples of Christ Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	God
	Holy Trinity
	Holy Ghost
	Holy Bible
	Pre-Existence of Man
	Baptism
	Virgin Birth, Immaculate Conception
	Did Christ Organize a Church?
	Lord’s Supper
	Christ’s Atonement
	Man’s Resurrection
	Life After Death
	Vicarious Work for Dead
	Status of Non-Believers
	Miracles
	Satan
	Heaven and Hell
	Divine Revelation
	Marriage
	Purpose of Life
	Christ’s Second Coming
	Summary of the Impact of the Doctrines of the Disciples of Christ Church on Entrepreneurship
	References
12 Eastern Orthodox Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	God
	Holy Trinity
	Holy Ghost
	Holy Bible
	Pre-Existence of Man
	Ecclesiastical Authority
	Baptism
	Virgin Birth, Immaculate Conception
	Did Christ Organize a Church?
	Lord’s Supper
	Christ’s Atonement
	Man’s Resurrection
	Life After Death
	Vicarious Salvation for the Dead
	State of Non-Believers
	Miracles
	Satan
	Heaven and Hell
	Church Necessary for Salvation?
	Divine Revelation
	Marriage
	Purpose of Life
	Christ’s Second Coming
	Summary of the Impact of Eastern Orthodox Doctrine on Entrepreneurship
	References
13 Episcopalian Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	God
	Holy Trinity
	Holy Ghost
	Holy Bible
	Pre-existence of Man
	Ecclesiastical Authority
	Baptism
	Virgin Birth, Immaculate Conception
	Did Christ Organize a Church?
	Lord’s Supper
	Christ’s Atonement
	Man’s Resurrection
	Life After Death
	Vicarious Work for Dead
	Status of Non-Believers
	Miracles
	Satan
	Heaven and Hell
	Church Necessary for Salvation?
	Divine Revelation
	Marriage
	Purpose of Life
	Christ’s Second Coming
	Summary of the Impact of Episcopalian Doctrine on Entrepreneurship
	References
14 Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	God
	Holy Trinity
	Holy Ghost
	Holy Bible
	Pre-existence of Man
	Ecclesiastical Authority
	Baptism
	Virgin Birth: Immaculate Conception
	Did Christ Organize a Church?
	Lord’s Supper
	Christ’s Atonement
	Man’s Resurrection
	Life After Death
	Vicarious Work for Dead
	Status of Non-Believers
	Miracles
	Satan
	Heaven and Hell
	Church Necessary for Salvation?
	Divine Revelation
	Marriage
	Purpose of Life
	Christ’s Second Coming
	Summary of the Impact of Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Doctrine on Entrepreneurship
	References
15 Lutheran Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	God
	Holy Trinity
	Holy Ghost
	Holy Bible
	Pre-existence of Man
	Ecclesiastical Authority
	Baptism
	Virgin Birth, Immaculate Conception
	Did Christ Organize a Church?
	Lord’s Supper
	Christ’s Atonement
	Man’s Resurrection
	Life After Death
	Vicarious Salvation of Dead
	Status of Non-Believers
	Miracles
	Satan
	Heaven and Hell
	Church Necessary for Salvation?
	Divine Revelation
	Marriage
	Purpose of Life
	Christ’s Second Coming
	Summary of the Impact of Lutheran Doctrine on Entrepreneurship
	References
16 Mennonite Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	God
	Holy Trinity
	Holy Ghost
	Holy Bible
	Pre-existence of Man
	Ecclesiastical Authority
	Baptism
	Virgin Birth, Immaculate Conception
	Did Christ Organize a Church?
	Lord’s Supper
	Christ’s Atonement
	Man’s Resurrection
	Life After Death
	Vicarious Work for Dead
	Status of Non-Believers
	Miracles
	Satan
	Heaven and Hell
	Church Necessary for Salvation?
	Divine Revelation
	Marriage
	Purpose of Life
	Christ’s Second Coming
	Summary of the Impact of Mennonite Doctrine on Entrepreneurship
	References
17 Methodist Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	God
	Holy Trinity
		Holy Ghost
	Holy Bible
	Pre-existence of Man
	Ecclesiastical Authority
	Baptism
	Virgin Birth, Immaculate Conception
	Did Christ Organize a Church?
	Lord’s Supper
	Christ’s Atonement
	Man’s Resurrection
	Life After Death
	Vicarious Salvation for Dead
	Status of Non-Believers
	Miracles
	Satan
	Heaven and Hell
	Church Necessary for Salvation?
	Divine Revelation
	Marriage
	Purpose of Life
	Christ’s Second Coming
	Summary of the Impact of Methodist Doctrine on Entrepreneurship
	References
18 Presbyterian Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	God
	Holy Trinity
	Holy Ghost
	Holy Bible
	Pre-existence of Man
	Ecclesiastical Authority
	Baptism
	Virgin Birth, Immaculate Conception
	Did Christ Organize a Church?
	Lord’s Supper
	Christ’s Atonement
	Man’s Resurrection
	Life After Death
	Vicarious Work for Dead
	Status of Non-Believers
	Miracles
	Satan
	Heaven and Hell
	Church Necessary for Salvation?
	Divine Revelation
	Marriage
	Purpose of Life
	Christ’s Second Coming
	Summary of the Impact of Presbyterian Doctrine on Entrepreneurship
	References
19 Roman Catholic Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	God
	Holy Trinity
	Holy Ghost
	Holy Bible
	Pre-existence of Man
	Ecclesiastical Authority
	Baptism
	Virgin Birth, Immaculate Conception
	Did Christ Organize a Church?
	Lord’s Supper
	Christ’s Atonement
	Man’s Resurrection
	Life After Death
	Vicarious Work for the Dead?
	Status of Non-Believers
	Miracles
	Satan
	Heaven and Hell
	Church Necessary for Salvation?
	Divine Revelation
	Marriage
	Purpose of Life
	Christ’s Second Coming
	Summary of the Impact of Roman Catholic Doctrine on Entrepreneurship
	References
20 Quaker Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	God
	Holy Trinity
	Holy Ghost
	Holy Bible
	Pre-existence of Man
	Ecclesiastical Authority
	Baptism
	Virgin Birth, Immaculate Conception
	Did Christ Organize a Church?
	Lord’s Supper
	Christ’s Atonement
	Man’s Resurrection
	Life After Death
	Vicarious Work for Dead
	Status of Non-Believers
	Miracles
	Satan
	Heaven and Hell
	Church Necessary for Salvation?
	Divine Revelation
	Marriage
	Purpose of Life
	Christ’s Second Coming
	Summary of the Impact of Quaker Doctrine on Entrepreneurship
	References
21 Unitarian Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	God
	Holy Trinity
	Holy Ghost
	Holy Bible
	Pre-existence
	Ecclesiastical Authority
	Baptism
	Virgin Birth, Immaculate Conception
	Did Christ Organize a Church?
	Lord’s Supper
	Christ’s Atonement
	Man’s Resurrection
	Life After Death
	Vicarious Work for Dead
	Status of Non-Believers
	Miracles
	Satan
	Heaven and Hell
	Church Necessary for Salvation?
	Divine Revelation
	Marriage
	Purpose of Life
	Christ’s Second Coming
	Summary of the Impact of Unitarian Doctrine on Entrepreneurship
	References
22 Secondary Questions for Christians
	References
Part III Doctrinal Differences among World Religions
23 Basis for Doctrinal Differences Among World Religions
	References
24 Buddhist Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	First Earthly Exponent
	Applied Asceticism
	Entrepreneurial Application
	Origins
	Today
	God
	More Than One God
	Roles of the Gods?
	Philosophy for Living?
	Requirements
	Savior
	Marriage and Family
	Caste System
	Suggested Practices
	Rituals or Ceremonies?
	Divine Revelation
	Purpose of Life?
	Afterlife
	Reward for Faithfulness
	Relevancy to Our Present Lives
	Summary of the Impact of Buddhist Doctrine on Entrepreneurship
	References
25 Christian Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	First Earthly Exponent
	Origins
	Today
	God
	More than One God
	Roles of the Gods
	Philosophy for Living?
	Requirements
	Savior
	Object of Faith
	Marriage and Family
	Caste System
	Suggested Practices
	Rituals or Ceremonies?
	Divine Revelation?
	Purpose of Life?
	Afterlife
	Reward for Faithfulness
	Relevancy to Our Present Lives
	Summary of the Impact of Christian Doctrine on Entrepreneurship
	References
26 Confucian Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	First Earthly Exponent
	Origins
	Today
	God
	More than One God
	Roles of the Gods?
	Philosophy for Living
	Requirements
	Savior
	Object of Faith
	Marriage and Family
	Caste System
	Suggested Practices
	Rituals or Ceremonies?
	Divine Revelation
	Purpose of Life?
	Afterlife
	Reward for Faithfulness
	Relevancy to Our Present Lives
	Summary of the Impact of Confucian Doctrine on Entrepreneurship
	References
27 Hindu Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	First Earthly Exponent
	Origins
	Today
	God
	More than One God
	Roles of the Gods?
	Philosophy for Living
	Requirements
	Savior
	Object of Faith
	Marriage and Family
	Caste System
	Suggested Practices
	Rituals or Ceremonies?
	Divine Revelation?
	Purpose of Life?
	Afterlife
	Reward for Faithfulness
	Relevancy for Our Present Lives
	Summary of the Impact of Hindu Doctrine on Entrepreneurship
	References
28 Islamic Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	First Earthly Exponent
	Origins
	Today
	God
	More Than One God
	Roles of the Gods?
	Philosophy for Living?
	Requirements
	Savior
	Object of Faith
	Marriage and Family
	Caste System
	Suggested Practices
	Rituals or Ceremonies?
	Divine Revelation?
	Purpose of Life?
	Afterlife
	Reward for Faithfulness
	Relevancy to Our Present Lives
	Summary of the Impact of Islamic Doctrine on Entrepreneurship
29 Jewish Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	First Earthly Exponent
	Origins
	Today
	God
	More Than One God
	Roles of the Gods
	Philosophy for Living?
	Requirements
	Savior
	Object of Faith
	Marriage and Family
	Caste System
	Suggested Practices
	Rituals or Ceremonies?
	Divine Revelation?
	Purpose of Life?
	Afterlife
	Reward for Faithfulness
	Relevancy to Our Present Lives
	Summary of the Impact of Jewish Doctrine on Entrepreneurship
	References
30 Primal Religious Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	First Earthly Exponent
	Origins
	Today
	God
	More Than One God
	Roles of the Gods?
	Philosophy for Living?
	Requirements
	Savior
	Object of Faith
	Marriage and Family
	Caste System
	Suggested Practices
	Rituals or Ceremonies?
	Divine Revelation?
	Purpose of Life?
	Afterlife
	Reward for Faithfulness
	Relevancy to Our Present Lives
	Summary of the Impact of Primal Religious Doctrine on Entrepreneurship
	References
31 Taoist Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	First Earthly Exponent
	Origins
	Today
	God
	More than One God
	Roles of the Gods?
	Philosophy for Living?
	Requirements
	Savior
	Object of Faith
	Marriage and Family
	Caste System
	Suggested Practices
	Rituals or Ceremonies?
	Divine Revelation?
	Purpose of Life?
	Afterlife
	Reward for Faithfulness
	Relevancy to Our Present Lives
	Summary of the Impact of Taoist Doctrine on Entrepreneurship
	References
32 Woke Doctrine and Entrepreneurship
	First Earthly Exponent
	Origins
	Today
	God
	Roles of the Gods?
	Philosophy for Living?
	Requirements
	Savior
	Object of Faith
	Marriage and Family
	Caste System
	Suggested Practices
	Rituals or Ceremonies?
	Divine Revelation?
	Purpose of Life?
	Afterlife
	Reward for Faithfulness
	Relevancy to Our Present Lives
	Summary of the Impact of Woke Doctrine on Entrepreneurship
	References
Part IV Denominational and Doctrinal Analysis
33 Christian Denominational Effectiveness
	Denominational Comparisons
34 Christian Doctrines and Their Entrepreneurial Promise
	Doctrinal Comparisons
		Christ’s Atonement
		Man’s Resurrection
		Virgin Birth, Immaculate Conception
		Lord’s Supper
		Life After Death
		Holy Ghost
		Purpose of Life
		Miracles
		Heaven and Hell
		Christ’s Second Coming
		Holy Bible
		Ecclesiastical Authority
		Did Christ Organize a Church?
		Divine Revelation
		Pre-existence of Man
		Church Membership
		God
		Baptism
		Status of Non-Believers
		Vicarious Salvation for the Dead
		Holy Trinity
		Marriage
		Satan
35 Denominational Comparison of World Religions
	Comparing the Entrepreneurial Effectiveness of the World’s Religions
36 The Doctrinal Promise of World Religions
	Doctrinal Comparisons
		Relevancy to our Present Lives
		Rituals or Ceremonies?
		Marriage and Family
		Reward for Faithfulness
		Requirements
		More than One God
		Divine Revelation
		Purpose of Life
		Afterlife
		Philosophy for Living
		Suggested Practices
		God
		Roles of the Gods
		Object of Faith
		Caste System
		Savior
37 The Religions with the Most Promising Doctrine
	References
Epilogue: Entrepreneurship and the Secularization of Society
Bias Free
Subjective
Theory of Rational Expectations
The Veracity of Belief
Opportunity and the Secularization of Society
Index