1. What you want doesn't really matter, since you and I don't get to vote on company directorships.
2. You would want God on your side[1], if you're going to operate a controversial[2] business in his country.
[1] Or at least claim loudly and frequently that he's on your side.
[2] Resource extraction, even in resource-economy regions is always controversial, because of its impact on neighbouring properties. And when your business is controversial, having the clergy on your side can't hurt.