The streets of our cities are increasingly defined by a spirit of discord that threatens the very foundations of civil society. This past weekend, thousands took to the streets in the third round of 'No Kings' protests, a movement that has traded legitimate political disagreement for a rhetoric of total resistance. While the right to protest is sacred, the accompanying chaos at our nation's airports and the resulting paralysis of public services show a disturbing disregard for the common good.

Even more harrowing is the wave of sectarian violence sweeping through Europe, which serves as a grim warning of what happens when moral order collapses. In London, ambulances belonging to a Jewish volunteer rescue organization were set ablaze in a cowardly act of arson. When the tools of mercy—vehicles dedicated to saving lives regardless of faith—are targeted for destruction, we have moved beyond politics and into the realm of the demonic. These attacks, linked to extremist groups like Ashab al-Yamin, are an assault on the 'Imago Dei' in every person.

We are witnessing the 'Ghost Era' of leadership, where grievances are stoked by anonymous digital networks and channeled into physical destruction. The 'No Kings' movement claims to defend democracy, yet its primary result has been the disruption of the lives of ordinary citizens trying to travel, work, and care for their families. A nation cannot survive when every political setback is treated as a cue for a national tantrum.

Order is not a luxury; it is the prerequisite for all the treasures of civilization. Without the safety of our streets and the sanctity of our charitable institutions, faith and family cannot flourish. We must reject the seductive call of the mob and return to a politics of quiet maturity and mutual respect. We must bind up the wounds of our communities before the fire of lawlessness consumes us all.