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Philomath council sends inclusivity proclamation back to committee after debate over proposed religious language
Summary
Councilors debated adding the phrase “because they are made in the image of God” to the city’s annual inclusivity proclamation. Facing separation‑of‑church‑and‑state concerns and requests for neutral wording, the council voted to send resolution 25-09 back to the inclusivity committee for further consideration.
The Philomath City Council debated an amendment to its annual inclusivity proclamation on Monday after Councilor Caseman proposed adding religious language.
Councilor Caseman moved to insert the phrase "because they are made in the image of God" into the proclamation’s second whereas clause. "I would recommend we add because they are made in the image of God," Caseman said during discussion. The motion drew immediate discussion from several councilors concerned…
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