<p>To the extent that a Black Mass is taken seriously by any believers, my problem is that we shouldn’t be “reenacting” other people’s religious rituals. If we’re talking about a historical religion with no present-day followers, fine, the Classics department can stage a ceremony for Artemis for educational purposes. But if there are actually Satanists out there today (I think there are), and you want to learn about their religion, ask THEM to come on campus and teach you about it.</p>
<p>I think it’s in similarly bad taste when churches hold Seders without Jewish involvement. Hello, we’re right here, and this is a living tradition, not a historical artifact. If you want to take part in a real Seder, just ask!</p>