Jack White has responded to criticism over his decision to invite satanic-themed duo Twin Temple to support him on tour, stating he is neither a practicing Catholic nor a Christian. The White Stripes frontman addressed the issue in a social media post after questions were raised about his religious beliefs.
Social Media Exchange
The discussion began after White announced that Twin Temple would open his Hollywood Palladium shows in Los Angeles this September. A social media user questioned how the decision aligned with what they believed were White's Catholic beliefs. “As a practicing Catholic, how do you see promoting a band associated with satanic imagery fitting with your faith? It seems at odds with values Catholicism teaches,” the user wrote.
White rejected that assumption, replying, “I never claimed to be a practicing catholic or christian, you assumed that.” He also dismissed suggestions that he was concerned by satanic imagery, writing, “I’m not scared of Satan or any bullshit imagery man made up to live in fear of.”
Expanding on His Views
Expanding on his views, White added, “Commune with god on your own terms and communicate with god and find your own path, not some path somebody made up to make you afraid and make money off of you.” According to reports, White was raised in a Catholic family in Detroit, where both of his parents worked for the local diocese. He has previously spoken about meeting Pope John Paul II as a child and once considered entering the priesthood before deciding against attending seminary.
The debate follows country singer Charley Crockett's decision to remove Twin Temple from his tour after discovering more about the group's image. White, meanwhile, has begun his 2026 North American tour in support of his latest album, Frozen Charlotte, with performances featuring material from his solo catalogue, The Raconteurs and The White Stripes.
