April 5, 2025 8:23:58 AM

A controversial and highly-anticipated ‘Black Mass’ is set to take place at the Kansas Statehouse Friday, March 28th. But what will happen during it? Religious Studies Professor Chris Jones from Washburn University, says it’s a way to get attention, have an impact and a way to offend people, and exercise their first amendment rights…

Since the Black Mass was announced, it has drawn widespread attention and condemnation from religious organizations like the Archdiocese of Kansas City for its alleged use of stolen communion hosts used during Catholic Masses. The Kansas House of Representatives also passed a resolution criticizing the Black Mass.