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Discussions about Portland’s decline often include references to societal decay—claims that the city has been forsaken by traditional moral values and influence of religion. Critics argue that the removal of religious and moral frameworks, replaced by ideologies favoring drug decriminalization and social permissiveness, has contributed to the chaos. Videos and images shared by commentators showcase symbols of what they interpret as witchcraft or black magic—metaphors used to criticize the supposed moral vacuum in the city.