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It is the responsibility of the Priests of Per Ankh to maintain relationships with members that are principled and appropriate.
- Sexual behavior is defined as, but not limited to, all forms of overt and covert seductive speech, gestures, and behavior as well as physical contact of a sexual nature;
- harassment is defined as, but not limited to, repeated comments, gestures or physical contacts of a sexual nature.
A. We make only realistic statements regarding ritual, Heka, and any pastoral counseling process and its potential outcome.
B. We show sensitive regard for the moral, social, and religious standards of individuals and communities.
C. We recognize that the priest & member relationship involves a power imbalance, and we report any practices that would accentuate that imbalance against a member's interests.
D. We recognize the trust placed in and the unique power of the spiritual relationship. While acknowledging the complexity of some relationships, we avoid exploiting that trust and dependency of members.
We avoid dual relationships with members (e.g., business or close personal relationships) if and when such relationships might impair our judgement, our ability to serve fully, or compromise the integrity of our counsel, and/or use the relationship for for our own personal gain.
E. We only continue a priestly relationship with members only so long as it is reasonably clear that those served are benefiting from the relationship.
F. We do not abandon or neglect members in need. If we are unable, or unwilling for appropriate reasons, to provide assistance or to continue a professional relationship with that member, every reasonable effort is made to arrange for assistance with another member of the clergy or, when appropriate, assistance from an outside professional.
G. We encourage member questions and inquires on all reasonable matters, and will not ridicule, punish, or insult people who ask questions or disagree with our opinions.
H. We do not engage in harassment, abusive words or conduct, or exploitative coercion towards those to whom we minister or have ministered in the past.
I. We do not engage in any form of sexual behavior or harassment with members that are being counseled regularly by a Priest. These actions are unethical, even when a member invites or consents to such behavior or involvement.
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