those who think God and Mammon shouldn't mix. Based in New York City, the site sells religious trinkets, books, videos and travel services, and offers Web-design and hosting services for local houses of worship, whose sermons it may one day broadcast online. Prayers may be needed before it reaches profitability. But for Waldman, 38, just playing host to a dialogue for believers, seekers and everyone in between is enough of a reward for now.

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