Apparently you used to be able to give mod status to any random redditor without them having to accept it, so even if he was made mod it doesn't actually mean much. Fuck Spez though.
Edit: I looked around briefly and there doesn't seem to be any clear evidence for him being Mormon or part of the lds church.
But also, Mormons love porn. There have been multiple studies from porn websites and Google that show that Utah has not only one of the highest per-capita consumption of porn, but also have a major (iirc, majority) interest in trans women. Which is... fascinating.