For example, seeking advice from a colleague or supervisor can help me see cases differently and can influence my behavior or moral decision-making regarding a client. Another factor would be spiritual. I am a member of the Christian faith and therefore hold the value system prescribed within that faith to be true. Of course, Christianity is one of many faiths in the world, including no faith. I must be aware and informed of other religions and not superimpose my Christian beliefs on others. The factors that influence me may not be the same as any other social worker. It is understandable therefore that my concept of morality and ethics may be different from that of other social work professionals. Ray Bradbury once said, “There is more than one way to burn a book, and the world is full of people running around with lit matches” (Goodreads, 2014). I feel this quote is appropriate when discussing the validity of social worker values that conflict with my personal beliefs and ethics. Simply put, there is more than one way to do a job, and everyone has ideas and thoughts about how it should be done. My path is not the only one. However, if I truly believed that the social worker was acting unethically and running the risk of harming a client, then I would take the necessary steps to make my concerns known.
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