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Book Review

Duke, the Dog Priest

THE COLLIDESCOPE, July 31, 2022

Reviewed by George Salis

From "Ave Canis: An Interview with Domício Coutinho"

George Salis: Among other things, Duke, the Dog Priest is delightfully irreverent when it comes to religion. What would you say to someone who would accuse you of blasphemy? Is no topic off-limits in the world of art?

Domício Coutinho: This is a blind reaction to someone who comes to express themselves irreverently. My novel is a satire against celibacy. It shows that celibacy is in contradiction to the Divine Maker’s original divine instruction: “to grow and multiply.” Catholic doctrine in this instance is contrary to God’s command in this instance. They are blaspheming, not I... READ MORE