9 American companies with extremely religious roots

Brands like Chick-fil-A and Hobby Lobby have alienated some customers as executives' religious views have influenced business decisions at certain points in time. However, other companies' religious beliefs are less obvious - even though they're right under customers' noses. 

While some people see certain companies' spiritual leanings as a reason to become loyal customers, others find such messaging to be a turn off. 

Here are nine companies that you may not realize are religious at the core. 

[Max Nisen contributed to an earlier version of this article.]