Mephistopheles in America The bishops and their clerical underlings have failed to guide America's Catholics to be a discerning, peaceful, loving community shaped by the Gospel Pro-Trump protesters seen on and around Capitol building. Rioters broke windows and breached the Capitol building in an attempt to overthrow the results of the 2020 election. Police used batons and tear gas grenades to eventually disperse the crowd. Rioters used metal bars and tear gas as well against the police. (Photo by Lev Radin/Pacific Press via ZUMA Wire/ MaxPPP) The legendary Faust's desire for power led him into a pact with Mephistopheles, the agent of Satan. The deal was straightforward. In exchange for the fulfillment of all his desires in this life, hell would get Faust's soul after death.