Utahns grapple with fear of expressing religious beliefs after church shooting

Days after the fatal shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church in Michigan, it wouldn’t be surprising to know that some are feeling fearful about expressing their religion in Utah.

Those visiting Temple Square in Salt Lake City on Monday were a mixed bag, with some being fearful and others not.

“It is a scary situation,” said Church member Jeremiah Olsen. “The fact that such a sacred place that so many people go to escape the world and just have a moment with God, to turn into a place that is now obviously vulnerable…

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