Committed Christian is also a committed social worker

I want to thank you for the excellent article in the July 2014 NASW News, “Theology a Natural Fit for Some Social Workers.”

I am a committed Christian and a committed social worker. It has been difficult to read many issues of the primary news magazine of my professional organization due to NASW’s liberal stance on so many issues.

However, I have forged forward to serve both my God and my profession as a caring, committed social worker since 1985.

Again, thank you. I know there are many Christians like myself who are social work professionals and committed Christians.

Rick Ralston, MSW,
LCSW Hillsboro, Ore.

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