Utah’s LDS vs. non-LDS divide: How proselytizing — real and perceived — affects relationships
Not all Latter-day Saints press their neighbors to join the fold. They’re just seeking friendships. But newcomers say the push to convert is real, so suspicion often lurks.
(Illustration by Christopher Cherrington | The Salt Lake Tribune)
Tamarra Kemsley has been a reporter at The Tribune since 2021 but has been covering religion and politics since 2019. Her work has appeared in Religion News Service, the New York Post, and Religion & Politics. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Brigham Young University and a master’s in Islamic studies from Hebrew University.