Marc DeGirolami's Review of “Conciliarism and the American Founding” (Law and Religion Forum) (original) (raw)

Marc DeGirolami reviews Michael Breidenbach's article "Conciliarism and the American Founding," which argues that the acceptance of Roman Catholics in early America was unusual due to their unique embrace of conciliarism—believing in the authority of councils over the papacy. Breidenbach explores how this philosophy allowed Catholics to integrate their faith within the emerging American political framework, fostering an environment of toleration. The review highlights the historical context of conciliarism and its implications for the relationship between church and state.