The status of the Rev. Crystal Groves (Crystal Groves)’s Ethics 1 submission has been changed from In Review to Approved. This change was made by Rev. Michael Dangler at 2012-09-19T13:05:56-06:00.
Category: Ethics 1
There are a number of theories relative to ethics and ethical behavior, however, a universal truth for resolving moral dilemmas, is non-existent. Ethics by definition is the systematizing, defending and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior. Ethics 1 will explore professional ethics as it applies to the ADF clergy-lay relationship.
Ethics #1 Works Cited
“Certain Privileges and Immunities.” Table of Contents, Title 42, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure. Pennsylvania General Assembly, n.d. Web. 22 Aug. 2012. <http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/42.HTM>. “Priest-penitent Privilege.” Priest-penitent Privilege. Wikipedia, n.d. Web. 22 Aug. 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priest%E2%80%93penitent_privilege>. Thompson, Keith A. “Chapter 9, Religious Confession Privilege in the United States.”Religious Confession Privilege and the Common Law. Vol. 9. The Netherlands: Martinus Nijhoff, […]
Ethics 1, #10
The Nine Virtues described in the ADF Dedicant Path are proposed as a starting point for individuals embracing a value system inspired by traditions of the past. Utilizing the ADF nine virtues, develop a Code of Ethics for your use as ADF Clergy. Describe how you derived this code from the Nine Virtues and how […]
Ethics 1, #9
Compare and contrast the Nine Virtues described in the ADF Dedicant Path and prominent values in the dominant culture of the country in which you live. (200 words minimum) The nine virtues in ADF act as a set of core values that I can practice as an American and as ADF clergy. These virtues are […]
Ethics 1, #8
One of the main principles of ethics is to “do no harm”. Discuss the meaningof this principle as it applies to the clergy-lay relationship. (100 words minimum) The meaning of the principle of “do no harm” as it applies to the clergy-lay relationship is to conduct clergical actions in a way that does not affect […]
Ethics 1, #7
Discuss the meaning of confidential privilege, the laws in your state that provide for this privilege and the extent to which it applies to clergy-lay communications in your community. (200 words minimum) The meaning of confidential privilege, or commonly known as penitent privilege, is the practice of protecting the substance shared between a clergy-person and the […]
Ethics 1, #6
Discuss the importance of ethics to the clergy-lay relationship. Do you believe a clergy person has ethical responsibilities? If so, what are these responsibilities? (300 words minimum) The importance of ethics to the clergy-lay relationship is the ability to know right from wrong, as well as appropriate responses to individual needs. Anyone who is a representative […]
Ethics 1, #5
Discuss how an individual’s values relate to the decisionmaking process. (100 words minimum) Values are a type of ethic or “code” that are set on a more personal level than morals. Morals are more generic and all-encompassing of humanity, whereas values are something we develop individually based off our own personal beliefs and experiences in […]
Ethics 1, #4
Describe several reasons why an individual would strive to “do the right thing”? (100 words minimum) “Doing the right thing” is the very basis of what humanity and spirituality is about. As spiritual individuals, or even as Druids, our purpose is to serve. Whether this is serving the Shining Ones, the Nature Spirits, or the […]
Ethics 1, #3
Discuss how an individual learns to determine right from wrong and explain the factors that influence this determination? (100 words minimum) Learning right from wrong is a very convoluted process that starts at birth. There are so many outside factors that influence and determine our initial mindset, from parents to peers at school and eventually […]
