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Tim Cook was raised in Alabama and baptized in a Baptist church, and he identifies as Christian. When he came out in 2014, he wrote that he considers being gay “among the greatest gifts God has given me.”
| Religion | Christianity (raised Baptist) |
|---|---|
| Status | Confirmed by his own writing |
| Full name | Timothy Donald Cook |
| Born | November 1, 1960, Mobile, Alabama, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | CEO of Apple |
| Family background | Raised in Robertsdale, Alabama |
What Religion Is Tim Cook?
Cook grew up in Robertsdale, a small town in southern Alabama, and was baptized in a Baptist church. He rarely discusses his personal practice, but he refers to God and to his religious upbringing when he writes about values.
"Among the Greatest Gifts God Has Given Me"
In an October 2014 essay for Bloomberg Businessweek, Cook became the first CEO of a Fortune 500 company to come out publicly. He wrote that he was proud to be gay and considered it among the greatest gifts God had given him.
Religion and Discrimination
In a 2015 Washington Post op-ed opposing state “religious freedom” laws that he argued allowed discrimination against LGBTQ people, Cook wrote that he was never taught, and does not believe, that religion should be used as an excuse to discriminate.
FAQ
Is Tim Cook Christian?
Yes. He was raised and baptized Baptist and refers to his faith in his writing.
What did Tim Cook say about God?
That he considers being gay among the greatest gifts God has given him.
Where did Tim Cook grow up?
In Robertsdale, Alabama.
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Sources
- GetReligion: Apple's Tim Cook has an interesting faith background
- CBS News: Apple CEO rips 'religious freedom' legislation (2015)
- Wikipedia: Tim Cook
Last updated: September 24, 2026.
