Is Roman Catholicism In American Identical With That Of The Popes? Or Open Letters To Cardinal James Gibbons (1914)

""Is Roman Catholicism In American Identical With That Of The Popes? Or Open Letters To Cardinal James Gibbons"" is a book written by Thomas Edward Watson in 1914. The book is a series of letters addressed to Cardinal James Gibbons, the Archbishop of Baltimore, questioning the extent to which American Roman Catholicism adheres to the teachings and beliefs of the papacy. Watson, a prominent populist politician and newspaper editor, raises concerns about the influence of Americanism on the Catholic Church in the United States, arguing that it has led to a departure from traditional Catholic doctrine. The book explores topics such as the separation of church and state, the role of the papacy, and the interpretation of scripture. The letters are written in a provocative and confrontational style, and the book caused controversy upon its publication. Despite this, it remains an important historical document for understanding the relationship between American Catholicism and the papacy in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.