The Catholic Question In America: Whether A Roman Catholic Clergyman Be In Any Case Compellable To Disclose The Secrets Of Auricular Confession (1813)

The Catholic Question In America: Whether A Roman Catholic Clergyman Be In Any Case Compellable To Disclose The Secrets Of Auricular Confession is a book written by William Sampson in 1813. The book explores the issue of whether a Roman Catholic priest can be forced to reveal the secrets of confession, known as auricular confession, in a court of law. The book is a response to the controversy surrounding the case of Father John Cheverus, a Catholic priest who was subpoenaed to testify in a criminal trial in Massachusetts in 1813. The book argues that the Catholic Church has a right to protect the confidentiality of confession and that forcing a priest to reveal the secrets of confession would violate the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.The book is a significant historical document that sheds light on the religious and legal tensions that existed in the early years of the United States. It provides insight into the challenges faced by Catholics in a predominantly Protestant society and the debates surrounding the separation of church and state.Overall, The Catholic Question In America is a thought-provoking and influential book that continues to be relevant today in discussions about religious freedom and individual rights.Decided At The Court Of General Sessions, In The City Of New York; Present, The Honorable De Witt Clinton, Mayor, The Honorable Josiah Ogden Hoffman, Recorder, Richard Cunningham, Isaac S. Douglass, Esqrs. Sitting Aldermen; With The Arguments Of Counsel, And The Unanimous Opinion Of The Court, Delivered By The Mayor, With His Reasons In Support Of That Opinion.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.