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Summary
- Steve Sarkisian, head coach of the University of Texas Longhorns, is openly Catholic and not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS).
- His time as a celebrated quarterback at Brigham Young University (BYU) often leads to assumptions about his faith due to the university’s strong LDS identity.
- Sarkisian’s commitment to his Catholic faith was respected at BYU despite encouragement to convert to Mormonism during his time there.
- Understanding Sarkisian’s faith helps clarify misconceptions and highlights the importance of respecting personal beliefs in public figures.
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