Now, he's doing something a little different. Coates recently launched Mormonr, a meme account and a site that answers some of the more controversial questions about the culture, doctrine and history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
It's also a comprehensive database of primary-source records related to complex faith-related topics. “It’s never been done before and it just seems like something that should exist,” Coates says.
“Mormonr is one of those things that is intended to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable,” he says. “We want to challenge people with data ... but do so in a safe and faithful context.”
Read more about the tech star turned Latter-day Saint data collector.
Former Utah Gov. Gary Herbert and former president of the World Trade Center Utah Derek Miller responded to the Utah State Flag Task Force's initiative to design a new state flag.
"We observe the discussions around the question of changing the state flag with its prominent beehive symbol," Herbert and Miller write. In response, they asked, "Why is the state considering abandoning the symbol that Utah is known for?"
Herbert and Miller argue that the beehive represents Utah’s history and heritage as well as Utahns' industry and prosperity.
"Utah is the Beehive State, and the beehive is a symbol worth saving," they wrote.
Read more about what the beehive on the Utah flag represents.
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The rest of sports broadcasting could follow this big deal: a 10-year one between Apple and Major League Soccer, where every game will be on a “new MLS streaming service, available exclusively through the Apple TV app.”
Real Salt Lake fans will have to subscribe starting in 2023. There will be no blackout restrictions. The deal is the first of its kind in that regard. Read more.
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