As a native Utahn who is not a member of the predominant religion, I have noticed that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are kind, compassionate, welcoming, caring people who go above and beyond to help their fellow human beings. This, however, is inconsistent with the Utah Republican Party platform, especially as compared to that of Democrats, which makes me wonder why so many Latter-day Saints continue to vote Republican.
For example, the GOP platform’s first issue is the Proper Role of Government, preferring one that is “restrained from intruding into the freedoms of its citizens.