On March 19, 2025, tensions are rising in Topeka, Kansas, as a group identifying as “God-fearing Americans” prepares to rally against a controversial “black mass” scheduled to take place at the Kansas Statehouse later this month.
The planned satanic event, organized to advocate for abortion rights, has sparked outrage among religious groups, prompting a counterprotest that is drawing attention from across the nation.
According to The Christian Post, the black mass is set for March 28 and is intended as a provocative response to ongoing legislative efforts by groups like the Kansas Catholic Conference and Kansans for Life, which have been accused of pushing anti-abortion agendas.
The organizer of the satanic event, whose identity was not disclosed in the report, told The Christian Post, “This is a specific response to our legislatures continuing to pander to groups… where they keep trying to come back and attack abortion rights, much less other rights.”
Its supporters have framed the event as a symbolic stand against religious influence in state politics.
In opposition, the Traditionalist Worker Party (TFP), a conservative Catholic organization, secured a rosary rally permit at the Statehouse’s south entrance on the same day.
TFP’s Fabrizio, a spokesperson for the group, stated, “We will be joined by God-fearing Americans from all over the country,” with participants expected to travel from as far as California, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
The rally, anticipated to draw several hundred attendees, aims to counter the black mass with prayer and a public demonstration of faith.
The controversy has led to significant logistical changes. The Christian Post reported that Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced all events scheduled at the Statehouse on March 28 would be relocated outdoors to the surrounding grounds.
“No protests will be allowed inside the Statehouse on that day,” the governor declared, a decision likely aimed at managing the escalating conflict between the two groups.
Additional coverage from local outlets, such as The Topeka Capital-Journal, suggests the black mass has reignited debates over free speech, religious expression, and abortion rights in Kansas—a state with a complex history on these issues following the 2022 referendum that upheld abortion access.
The paper noted that while the satanic event has legal backing under free expression laws, it has nonetheless provoked a visceral response from religious communities who view it as an affront to their values.
National commentary has also emerged. A piece in The Washington Times highlighted the broader cultural divide, framing the Kansas standoff as emblematic of America’s ongoing “culture wars.”
The article quoted a local pastor who plans to attend the rosary rally: “This isn’t just about abortion—it’s about whether we’re going to let Satanists mock our faith in a public building.”
Meanwhile, posts on X reflect a mix of sentiments, with some users praising the TFP’s stand and others defending the black mass organizers’ right to protest.
