iATS Payments, a subsidiary of Deluxe Corporation, provides payment processing solutions tailored for nonprofit organizations. This report examines iATS Payments’ corporate values, partnerships, and platform usage to assess their alignment with biblical principles, particularly regarding abortion, LGBTQ+ issues, transgenderism, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
iATS Corporate Values and DEI Commitment
iATS Payments operates under the corporate umbrella of Deluxe Corporation, which has made diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) a central pillar of its business strategy. Deluxe’s Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (ID&E) Council actively promotes policies that “foster an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve.”
Christian Merchant Card Processing
Pro Life Payments is the for-profit arm of the pro-life movement. Pro-Life Payments is reducing abortion in America by turning customer financial transactions into pro-life funding. We give 15% of gross revenue to Pro-Life organizations. Payments is transitioning donation platforms, credit card processing and peer to peer payments into a funding engine for the pro-life community. Pro-Life Payments is providing customers with the alternative to the abortion-supporting financial institutions and payment processors they are supporting today.
The company received a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index, earning the Equality 100 Award as a leader in LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.
The Human Rights Campaign is a strong supporter of abortion. This recognition requires companies to implement:
- Comprehensive non-discrimination policies covering sexual orientation and gender identity
- Equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ employees and their families
- Public commitment to LGBTQ+ equality through community engagement
Deluxe’s ID&E strategy directly influences iATS Payments’ operations, as evidenced by their sponsorship of D.C. Black Pride 2025 at the $250,000 “Deluxe Level.” This event promotes LGBTQ+ visibility and advocacy for Black transgender and non-binary communities, aligning with Deluxe’s mission to “champion business so communities thrive.” Such partnerships create tension with biblical teachings on marriage and gender roles (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6).
iATS Platform Usage and Client Base
While iATS Payments’ technology platform itself remains neutral, its parent company’s values permeate client relationships. The platform processes transactions for organizations across the ideological spectrum, including:
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC):
iATS’ integration partner ROI Solutions facilitates donations to SPLC, which advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and reproductive justice. SPLC’s work includes legal challenges to state bans on gender-affirming care for minors, a position conflicting with some biblical interpretations of human sexuality (Romans 1:26-27).
LGBTQ+ Health Organizations:
The platform supports nonprofits like A Loving Spoonful, which provides meals to HIV+ individuals, often serving LGBTQ+ communities. While compassionate service aligns with Christian charity (Matthew 25:35-40), some theological perspectives might view implicit support for LGBTQ+ lifestyles as endorsing sin.
International Human Rights Groups:
iATS enables donations to organizations defending abortion access under the framework of “women’s rights,” creating potential conflict with biblical sanctity-of-life principles (Psalm 139:13-16).
Technological Infrastructure and Ethical Implications
This technological neutrality raises ethical questions. While the system doesn’t inherently promote unbiblical values, it removes financial barriers for organizations opposing traditional Christian ethics. The Nightly Download Journal Import automatically reconciles transactions for groups like D.C. Black Pride, making iATS an enabler of events believers find objectionable.
The company’s ID&E Council and Employee Resource Committee actively reshape corporate culture to normalize LGBTQ+ identities, implementing mandatory training that could conflict with employees’ religious convictions.
Christian Business Financial Stewardship Considerations
Organizations must weigh the cost of association with Deluxe’s LGBTQ+ advocacy. The $250,000 D.C. Black Pride sponsorship indirectly links all iATS clients to this event through corporate profit redistribution.
Conclusion: Navigating Complex Alignments
iATS Payments presents a complex case for Christian nonprofits:
- Corporate Entanglement: Parent company actively opposes traditional biblical values on sexuality and gender
- Client Exposure: Potential association with pro-LGBTQ+ and abortion-rights groups through shared payment infrastructure
Organizations must prayerfully consider whether using iATS’ services violates Paul’s admonition to “not be yoked together with unbelievers” (2 Corinthians 6:14). While the platform itself remains amoral, Deluxe’s corporate activism creates partnership implications that believers will find untenable. Alternatives like Pro-Life Payments offer faith-aligned payment processing but lack iATS’ technological sophistication. Ultimately, the decision hinges on whether operational efficiency outweighs potential compromise in Christian witness.
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