What Is Dan Cathy's Ethical Responsibilities?

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This article is an overview of Dan Cathy’s anti-equality views expressed to the public sector in the summer of 2012. Dan Cathy, the CEO of chick-fil-A delved into deep waters which costed him quite a bit. Through the decision he made to speak out on his own personal religious views, he learned a very important lesson. Leaders should always learn from their mistakes whether big or small and make better decisions in the future for themselves as well as for the others they are serving. After speaking out Dan Cathy soon realized his beliefs were not entirely favored and he was attacked by a wide range of others who felt attacked from his statement.
Although, Dan Cathy did not alter his views, he did make the mistake in publicly speaking when he should have stayed silent. Dan lost business through his statement there were also others who protested against Chick-fil-A as a result. Dan had to make changes in the companies who he supported so he would not further loose business, respect, and support. Dan has now learned to balance
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Counselors practice ethical integrity and respect everyone. The fifth foundation elicits counselors respecting the Bible in every sense pertaining to the sanctity and defense of life, the dignity of personhood, and the sacredness of marriage and family life. The sixth establishment entails the biblical and legal rights to Free Association, Free Speech, and Religious Freedom protecting the counselor public identity, and the unambiguous integration of spiritual practices into all methods of counseling and intervention. The seventh and last foundation of the AACE ethics code represents Christian counselors being mindful of how they represent Christ and His church as Representatives of Resolution and are devoted to upholding their commitments and responsibilities in all public and professional

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