Our Conduct Guidelines: "Everyday Ethics", Part 3 - BES Virtual Sunday Platform
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Our Conduct Guidelines: "Everyday Ethics", Part Three
Karen S. Elliott
President, Baltimore Ethical Society
In the Ethical movement, we not only work to help make the world a more ethical place by social justice and other actions, but we look at our individual relationships with others as an important part of our ethical actions.
Every week near the start of our meetings, the presider says "The Baltimore Ethical Society strives to be a safe, welcoming community for all members and guests, regardless of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic status, creed, age, or disability. We ask that members and guests show respect for one another in their words and actions so that BES may continue to honor the worth and dignity of every human being. BES members and guests are encouraged to advocate for their personal comfort and safety. For more information, see the link to the conduct guidelines in the chat." You probably don't pay any attention to it, and may even wonder why we mention it at all.
Why should our treatment of others make a difference to us as members or attendees of an Ethical Society? What's all this stuff about normalizing stating our pronouns when we give our names before we speak to the group? Karen Elliott will summarize key parts of what was said in the last two meetings that related to our Conduct Guidelines and then facilitate a final continuation of the discussion about why we have such guidelines and what we think about them.
Bio:
Karen S. Elliott is a long time member of the Baltimore Ethical Society. During her professional life, she held various roles within the information systems area of the life insurance industry, including business and technical analysis, training, writing, and project management. She has volunteered as a poet/teacher, technical expert, and organizer at her local school, served on several non-profit Boards - including the Baltimore Ethical Society - and raised a son as a single parent. She is a lifelong activist, particularly for all facets of human rights and for peace.