Does NACSW develop position statements on social or political issues (such as abortion, homosexuality, immigration, etc.) or endorse particular political candidates or parties?
In general, NACSW does not develop position statements on social or political issues about which there is a lack of consensus in the larger Christian community. Neither does NACSW endorse particular political candidates or parties. Rather, NACSW sees as it’s call to support the efforts of Christians in social work to better understand how their faith contributes to their views and practice as social workers, and to ensure that there is a “safe” place for healthy discussion and at times debate about topics and issues of concern to Christians in social work — with an understanding that at times people of faith will disagree on such issues. We believe there is definitely a place for advocacy on social and political issues for Christians in social work, and we strongly support and encourage this among our membership. To date, however, we have not seen taking organizational positions as our call because to do so would leave out some Christians in social work who might not agree with a spec
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