Compassion without Compromise is a great resource for any Christian struggling with how to relate with their LGBT friends. This is especially useful for me and other social workers. There is a tension in the LGBT issue between social workers and their Christian side. This book does a good job addressing it.
At times there is a tension for Christian social workers between wanting to give love and wanting to assert the Gospel. One of the top values of the NASW's Code of Ethics is to recognize the dignity and worth of every person. One of the top values in the Bible is Jesus command to love your neighbors. However, the Bible also asserts that homosexuality is a sin. This is a big conflict for Christian social workers and managing their personal belief systems.
Barr and Citlau do an excellent job of addressing this tension. They examine how to be loving and caring for your gay friends while maintaining your personal values. These same principles can be applied to the workplace.
*This book was received in exchange for a review for Bethany House Publishers*
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