Fritz: Non-religious rights should be protected

Commisioner Amanda Fritz

 City of Portland

The City Council will consider amending the city's Civil Rights Code to clarify that the rights of those with with a non-religion — such as atheism, agnosticism, or lack of belief in God or Gods — are also protected.

The ordinance was submitted by Commissioner Amanda Fritz at the request of Cheryl Kolbe, President of Freedom From Religion Portland Chapter.