Problem
Case Study: Leon's Two World's. 23-year-old male, gay, African Methodist Episcopal Church....father was killed in accident, Leon's mother leaned heavily on him at this point. He's a major contributor to his family...grew up in the church and loves the fellowship and the joyous feeling that comes over him when he sings and worships on Sundays...finally admits to himself that he is gay, after denying it for years. Torn between telling his mother and church family that he's gay...he is battling despair and suicidal thoughts...at night he prays to God "Why must I lose you to be who I am?"
a) What would be gained if you added a spiritual lens in your attempt to understand Leon's two world's and framework for living?
b) How would this perspective help you as a social worker provide holistic and effective service in working with them?