Review the “Kim Davis, Kentucky Clerk, Held in Contempt and Ordered to Jail” article about court clerk Kim Davis, who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/kentucky-clerk-kim-davis-held-contempt-court-n421126
Then, review Duties of Elected County Officials (Revised September 2023) (pp. 53-54), which contains the job description for a Kentucky county clerk. (Attached)
Take one of the following two positions: (1) an individual must carry out the mission of the organization they represent even if their personal convictions or beliefs conflict with that mission, or (2) an individual should not be obligated to carry out the mission of the organization they represent if their personal convictions or beliefs conflict with that mission.
First, title your initial post either “an individual must carry out the mission of the organization they represent even if their personal convictions or beliefs conflict with that mission” or “an individual should not be obligated to carry out the mission of the organization they represent if their personal convictions or beliefs conflict with that mission.”
Then, using the provided example or one you have researched, make your case. Use the following questions to guide you in your response:
- Why is or isn’t it critical for an individual to carry out an organization’s mission if that mission conflicts with their personal beliefs?
- Is it ever acceptable to allow personal convictions or beliefs to overrule an organization’s mission? Why or why not?
- Are there alternatives that could be considered to allow these seemingly conflicting ideas to coexist? Explain.