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Code of Ethics
Preamble
We, the members
of The Canadian Church Press, affirm that in the practice of our craft,
we seek at all times to follow in the footsteps of Christ. As part of
the Christian community, we strive for wholesome relationships among
member publications. As Christian professionals, we strive toward
ever-higher achievement in our discipline as we champion the Good News.
Inter-Church Press Relations
- Belonging
to The Canadian Church Press requires co-operation, sharing, mutual
respect and caring, and therefore we seek a balance in communicating
Christian differences and similarities.
- We will keep open lines
of communication to work to further our common concerns and
aspirations. However, we recognize that dissension without acrimony or
ridicule is legitimate and positive.
- While controversy does and
will remain in some areas, we shall continue to present opposing views
honestly, accurately and in the most charitable understanding of the
dictum, 'fair comment.'
Professionalism
- We
strive for accuracy, fairness and objectivity in research, reporting,
editing and headlines, and for objectivity within its conscientious
limits.
- We seek to avoid generalizations which confuse and alienate rather than enlighten.
- We
obtain permission before reprinting stories, articles and pictures,
give proper and appropriate credit and pay promptly any fees agreed
upon. We strive to pay our creditors promptly even in the face of
economic trouble.
- We are committed to responsible scheduling
of publication dates, hours and associated responsibilities and rights.
We also recognize the necessity of high standards in the maintenance of
records, files and mailing and subscription procedures.
- We
strive for continued improvement in the technical quality and content
of our publications, in their physical appearance, and in our own
journalistic qualifications and capabilities.
- Our standards for
advertising are necessarily distinct from those of the secular press.
We accept this and reassert our commitment to evaluate all ads by
Christian professional standards. Our dealings with ad agencies and
individual advertisers must continue to be responsible, open and prompt.
Adopted by The Canadian Church Press
at its Annual Meeting, April 29, 1981.
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