The Most Reverend Jerome E. Listecki reminded the faithful that no law is more important than love one another as he reflected on anarchists' actions on the All Saints Catholic Church Facebook page.

He wrote that he was shocked to see that anarchy had taken hold in parts of the country. 

“The takeover of six city blocks by a group claiming they speak for the people in Seattle, Washington, has left me wondering just how far we have sunk in our understanding and respect for the established rule of law,” Listecki said on Facebook on June 16.

Archbishop Listecki likened the so-called utopia in the city to the Garden of Eden, saying that the serpent found a way to tempt the human heart into believing it could be like God.  He wrote that he wonders what will happen to the nation if this same extreme thought is allowed to bleed into other areas. 

“Will all worship be tolerated? Will God be acknowledged or banned? In this so-called paradise, will freedom of speech be protected, especially when opposite views are expressed,” Archbishop Listecki said on Facebook. “Where will they gather the resources? Will there be taxes? Who decides what portion will be received, and when? If someone fails to abide by the vision, will they be charged, arrested, fined or jailed?” 

Additionally, he questioned the ability of this group to carry out justice in situations that call for it. 

The Founding Fathers, the archbishop wrote, created documents like the Constitution and Bill of Rights, understanding that human nature is corrupt and that at times there need to be guidelines. 

“No system is better in the world than our governmental system that has been passed down from our founders,” he said on Facebook. 

Archbishop Listecki said that utopian systems do not exist in this world and cautioning those who might be tempted to believe in them to remember that true change must start in each individual’s heart.